This is wide open but RIBCHESTINA looks handily weighted on the back of a good Gowran fourth so can resume winning ways eased 1 lb here. Course winner Goldrush Kid can also have a say along with Secret Magician and Genesis.
Ribchestina
Goldrush Kid
Secret Magician
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
9. Dark Viper
J: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
F: 2220-2135
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. 11/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.3f, good) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account.
4. Quadruple
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
F: 121028-00
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Course winner. 80/1, 14 lengths last of 12 to Barnavara in listed race at Navan (8.1f, good) 20 days ago. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form.
8. Ribchestina
J: J. A. PowellT: M. D. O'Callaghan, Ireland
F: 146/36-24
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Good fourth of 9 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 10/3) 12 days ago. Trainer going well. Hood on 1st time. Can go very well eased 1 lb.
13. Goldrush Kid
J: Wesley JoyceT: Patrick Magee, Ireland
F: 94426-157
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) 46 days ago, going off too hard. Tongue strap back on. Looks competitive on form.
2. Kilt
J: W. M. LordanT: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland
F: 3/1620-4
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
9/1, first run since leaving William Haggas when last of 4 in minor event at Listowel (8f, good) 26 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
1. Follow Me
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 45/11000-6
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in minor event (33/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
7. Mehman
J: C. D. HayesT: G. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 5322-1505
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Latest win at Dundalk in January. 6/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago, never nearer. Trainer going well. Shortlisted.
5. Four Blondes
J: D. W. O'ConnorT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 14228-002
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Hooded for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Stepping back in the right direction.
14. Secret Magician
J: M. W. HassettT: Martin Hassett, Ireland
F: 125-96047
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable seventh of 23 in handicap (15/2) at this course (6.3f, good) 23 days ago. In the mix.
3. Blues Emperor
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 506177-00
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Course winner. 22/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.3f, good) 22 days ago. Trainer going well. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for.
16. Hopes Are High
J: N. G. McCullaghT: John Joseph Murphy, Ireland
F: 3344
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, respectable fourth of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) 42 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Respected.
12. Genesis
J: R. P. ClearyT: A. McIntyre, Ireland
F: 578-54634
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.3f, good, 12/1) 22 days ago. One to consider.
15. Green Icon
J: K. G. KennedyT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 6110-507
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
33/1, last of 7 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 48 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive.
10. Mercurial
J: Seamie HeffernanT: John Nallen, Ireland
F: 55253-000
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Course winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Listowel (6.3f, good, 18/1) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
6. Exquisite Acclaim
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 29-141007
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in February. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Leopardstown (7.3f, good) 22 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark.
11. Monotone
J: Declan McDonoghT: J. S. Bolger, Ireland
F: 3137-4370
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Last of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 22/1) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time , cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive.