1.40 Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden 7f
Runner-up at Down Royal just over a week ago, Seaxburh can go one better. A daughter of Saxon Warrior, the Joseph O’Brien-trained filly has acquired plenty of valuable racing experience and first-time cheekpieces could see her in a better light on this fourth start.
A well-bred daughter of Churchill, Diamonds And Dames has to be respected on her racecourse debut. Any market support for the Jessica Harrington-trained newcomer should be heeded.
SELECTION: SEAXBURH
Next best: Diamonds And Dames
2.12 O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey
Handicap (Div I) 7f
Second over course and distance last time, Pocket Jacks can make the breakthrough. Andy Oliver’s filly had previously run well when third in a stronger contest at the Curragh. This looks a nice opportunity to get her head in front for the first time.
Dawn Flame has run well enough in recent starts to suggest that he can soon add to his sole previous success. Trainer Paul Flynn couldn’t have his team in better form and the three-year-old has the services of champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle.
SELECTION: POCKET JACKS
Next best: Dawn Flame
2.44 O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey
Handicap (Div II) 7f
A previous four-time winner, Dynamic Force can gain win number five. Second at Leopardstown last time, the Tom McCourt-trained gelding stayed on strongly to take minor honours. If Sadhbh Tormey can gain a prominent early pitch from her wide draw, the seven-year-old should be hard to beat.
Glen Breeze has been hit hard by the handicapper for his recent Limerick win but shouldn’t be written off. Having failed to handle the dip on that occasion, he may find this track more to his liking.
SELECTION: DYNAMIC FORCE
Next best: Glen Breeze
3.22 John Fleming Irish EBF Marble City Stakes (Listed) 1m 4f 20yd
Aidan O’Brien can land this with the lightly raced Amadeus Mozart. A son of Wootton Bassett, the three-year-old ran a huge race last time when just touched off in a big field at Royal Ascot. On official ratings, he holds solid claims in this company and should take beating.
Saga Gaga would be an appropriate winner of this race.
Her trainer Michael O’Callaghan had close links with the late John Fleming, whose memory this three-year-old listed contest is being run in honour of.
SELECTION: AMADEUS MOZART
Next best: Saga Gaga
3.55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden 1m
With an official rating of 82, the Dermot Weld-trained Elmakaya can shed her maiden status. Having shown promise on her debut at Leopardstown in April, the daughter of Wootton Bassett has reached the frame in two subsequent starts. This looks a nice opening for the filly.
Killarney runner-up Vishaya has a bit to find with the selection on ratings but looks the main danger. Joseph O’Brien can do no wrong at the minute and the Space Blues filly has to be respected.
SELECTION: ELMAKAYA
Next best: Vishaya
4.30 Highway Safety Developments Handicap 1m
Hambelton remains open to further improvement and the David Marnane-trained gelding can record a second career win. Off the mark in Cork last month, the three-year-old showed that he still had plenty to offer when runner-up in a better grade at York recently.
Leopardstown winner Frank Pickle has to be feared. Prominent throughout on that occasion, the Denise Foster-trained gelding found plenty when challenged. He should be well suited to this track which tends to favour those that race on the pace.
SELECTION: HAMBELTON
Next best: Frank Pickle
5.05 Tote Apprentice Handicap 1m 1f 110yd
Am impressive winner at Leopardstown last month, the Dick Brabazon-trained Yquem ran a big race when a close up third off 10lb higher next time.
Only raised a further pound here, the in-foal daughter of Wootton Bassett can register the second win of her career.
Limerick winner Magna Gee Gee shouldn’t be far away off just 1lb higher. The Pat Flynn-trained gelding showed a really good attitude to repel all challengers and could do likewise here.
SELECTION: YQUEM
Next best: Magna Gee Gee
5.40 Tote Race 1m 1f 110yd
Summer Is Tomorrow can land this finale for Joseph O’Brien. Runner-up on his last two starts, the three-year-old colt is nicely treated at the weights and can maintain his stables fine recent run of form.
Former Doncaster Listed winner Benevento was out of form when last seen but has to be of interest on his stable debut for Robson de Aguiar.
SELECTION: SUMMER IS TOMORROW
Next best: Benevento