STEDE BONNET gets the vote to make a winning start for Gordon Elliott, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Minella Emperor showed promise on his recent Cork debut and rates the obvious danger.
Stede Bonnet
Minella Emperor
Crohan Lady
2m3f INHF
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Stede Bonnet
J: Mr H. C. SwanT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€75,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Shannon Royale. Dam (b85) bumper winner. Noteworthy newcomer from a top yard.
2. Minella Emperor
J: Mr M. J. O'NeillT: Emmet Mullins, Ireland
F: 4-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Maiden pointer. 16/1, fourth of 14 in bumper at Cork (19f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Should go well.
3. South Of Killerig
J: T. P. HarneyT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 448-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
232
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 6/1, eighth of 12 in bumper at Listowel (16f, soft) on bumper debut. Off 7 months. Should progress.
5. Le Roi Du Livet
J: Mr J. P. O'NeillT: Philip Fenton, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Brother to French hurdler/chase winner Klothilde du Livet. Dam unraced.
7. Crohan Lady
J: Mr C. J. ShineT: John Gerard Lonergan, Ireland
F: 3-6
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Point winner. Third of 13 on Cork bumper debut last month. Ran to a similar level when sixth of 11 in bumper (7/1) at Tipperary (18f, good to soft) 8 days ago.
1. Brownes Cross
J: Mr D. McGillT: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Cosmo Renfro. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 2¾m) Shang Tang.
4. Take Chance
J: Mr F. R. BuckleyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 6-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Second in a point. Sixth of 15 in bumper at Clonmel (16f, good to soft, 18/1) on NH debut 50 days ago.