TURNERS CROSS hasn't put his best foot forward in two starts so far this season, but he won't be found many better opportunities than this to open his account. Viamonte is marginally preferred to Prairie Girl for forecast purposes.
Turners Cross
Viamonte
Prairie Girl
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Turners Cross
J: N. M. CrosseT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
F: 50022-76
Price History:
2.38
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Below form sixth of 10 in maiden at Cork (6f, good, 18/1) 59 days ago. Hard to beat.
1. Viamonte
J: A. Browne-SouzaT: W. P. Browne, Ireland
F: 9-833535
Price History:
2.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (5f, good, 16/1) 14 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling.
8. Prairie Girl
J: R. P. ClearyT: Derek McCormack
F: 78
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 8/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft). Off 97 days ahead of this debut for new yard. Needs considering.
10. Tino Pai
J: R. C. ColganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
F: 665-52795
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (22/1) at Down Royal (5f, good) 14 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction.
2. Abiding Star
J: L. F. RocheT: John Patrick Hayes, Ireland
F: 08973-006
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Down Royal (5f, good) 14 days ago, going off too hard. Opposable.
5. Petersburg
J: C. D. HayesT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland
F: 5
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Once-raced gelding. Tongue strap on, fifth of 6 in maiden at Cork (6f, good, 14/1) on debut 45 days ago, slowly away. Will need to leave that form well behind if he's to have a say in this.
7. Bel Espoir
J: Seamie HeffernanT: James M. Barcoe, Ireland
F: 7-
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
249
Verdict
Once-raced filly. 200/1, last of 7 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy) on debut, slowly away. Off 8 months. Down in trip.
9. Shes A Gift
J: D. W. O'ConnorT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 0
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Once-raced filly. Last of 16 in maiden (150/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Down in trip.
4. Melody Bells
J: R. WheartyT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
F: 0/000
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Lightly-raced filly. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, good to soft, 200/1) 38 days ago.
3. Buck Lake
J: Wesley JoyceT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
F: 0
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Once-raced gelding. 300/1 and hooded, last of 10 in maiden at Navan (10.2f, good) on debut 48 days ago. Significantly down in trip.