C&D scorer BILLIE BE QUICK was just denied by Arctic Steps over C&D last time and is fancied to reverse the placings on these 3 lb better terms. Jennifer Lynch's filly still rates the main danger with El Fontenaro also firmly in the picture.
Billie Be Quick
Arctic Steps
El Fontenaro
5f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Billie Be Quick
J: K. G. KennedyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
F: 67541-592
Price History:
3.00
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Very good neck second of 11 to Arctic Steps in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago, slowly away. Trainer going well. Should continue to give a good account.
5. El Fontenaro
J: R. P. WhelanT: Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland
F: 0086720-3
Price History:
3.13
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Good neck third of 11 to Arctic Steps in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago. Well in the mix.
3. Arctic Steps
J: R. P. ClearyT: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch, Ireland
F: 6-6701
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 66/1) 21 days ago by neck from Billie Be Quick, just holding on. Not taken lightly.
2. Vanderbilt House
J: C. GeerdharryT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 556-334
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
5/2, respectable fourth of 9 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Yard in good form. Much respected on her handicap debut.
7. Steel Magnolia
J: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 0-9828
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
6. Tino Pai
J: R. C. ColganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
F: 6665-5279
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Ninth of 12 in maiden at Cork (5f, good, 25/1) 7 days ago. More needed with visor on for 1st time.
4. Boyne Valley
J: T. CaseyT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland
F: 5033-90
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Tenth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Down in trip. Must improve.