An exceedingly tricky puzzle full of unexposed types. The last time out winners Brigid's Cloak Pickersgill and Sarahmae are respected and the C&D maiden scorer Miracle Beauty could do better now her sights are lowered. However, a chance is taken on DMANIAC who looks potentially well treated dropping back to 6f on handicap debut. Unique Journey and Island Girl are others to consider in a wide open heat. [Dave Stephens]
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Handed a rating of 85 after a C&D maiden win on yielding last October; probably didn't stay in a Group 3 on return at Leopardstown (7f, gd-yld); could do better in handicaps back at this venue; not discounted.
Excellent effort in second maiden at the Curragh (6f, yld-sft) when beaten 1.25l by a now 99 rated rival; another good run over 7f (soft) back there when second of 17 on latest; looks potentially well-treated, is racefit and could go well on handicap debut.
Was 1-7 last season; won a Sligo nursery off 65; went close over C&D (good) off 78 before huge run in a valuable 6.5f sales race at the Curragh (good); beaten 14.5l over 7f (sft-hvy) here on seasonal reappearance; best form on good ground; blinkers go on but may need the track to dry out.
Dual AW winner at 5f-6f; finished last of 8 on handicap debut at Dundalk off 88 but was only beaten 4.5l; beat one home on turf debut in a rated race at Cork (5f, good); rated 10lb lower on the grass and this stiffer test could suit; not without a chance.
Built on promise shown in maidens last year (including over this C&D) by winning one at the Curragh (6f, soft) on her return late last month; may be on a workable mark on handicap debut; shortlisted.
Best effort in maidens came here over 5f (good); ran a promising race on her seasonal return behind Dance For Chester (won again since) and given 1lb rise for that; should stay 6f; claims.
Is 1-8 on turf, the win coming in a 5f Down Royal handicap on yielding off 70 last September and 5lb higher now; narrowly ahead of Ohmyviette on return in Cork rated race; ran well over 5f here last season; very soft ground would be an unknown.
Clear promise when second of 11 at 66-1 on debut at Cork (6f, gd-fm); failed to match that form in two runs since at 5f-7f and now switches to handicaps; soft ground an unknown; check the market.
Didn't show much in maidens last year but fine efforts in defeat in first two handicaps off 67 at Navan (6f, gd-yld) and off 66 at Galway (7f, hvy); beaten 1l here (5f, sft-hvy) off 71 on seasonal return (Island Girl behind); up another 3lb for that; Keane booking a plus; thereabouts again.
Posted improved efforts in final two 6f maiden runs in October at the Curragh (behind Dmaniac) and Navan; visor worn in the latter race is discarded; mark of 73 may be workable; lacks a recent run but worth a market check on handicap debut.
Second runner for yard; 0-5 on turf; much better form on AW at Dundalk and won a 6f handicap there in fine style on latest for this rider just over three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); 8lb higher now and needs to prove her effectiveness on turf; obvious chance if handling conditions.
Narrowly beaten on first two starts over 6f at Navan (gd-fm) and over C&D (gd-yld); highly tried at times since to no avail; may have needed comeback run on handicap bow at Cork (7f, good); not discounted.
Best 2yo effort came in a C&D maiden (gd-yld) last August (2.75l behind Rion Rubette); handicap debutante lacks a recent run and is probably best watched unless the market speaks in her favour.
Glimmers of promise in a trio of Dundalk maidens at 7f-1m in November and January; potential improver on handicap and turf debut and worth a market check.
Second runner for yard; didn't show a whole lot in maidens at 7f-7.5f; midfield when racing keenly upped to 1m on handicap debut at Bellewstown and dropped 1lb; no guarantees this drop back in trip will suit; probably best watched for now.
Off the mark at the third attempt in handicaps at Tipperary (5f, yielding) four days ago; turned out quickly under 7lb penalty and steps back up to 6f; chance once the run doesn't come too soon.
One of two for yard; related to winners but only minor promise in maidens, towards rear throughout on latest at Gowran over 1m; down in trip and tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; watch.
Second runner for yard; didn't show much in maidens at 1m-9.5f on the AW and yielding ground; big drop in trip for handicap debut and tongue tie returns; can only be watched unless money comes.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3,4,5
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