EVENING BLUES shaped encouragingly under a considerate ride when third at the Curragh on debut and he sets a high standard for his rivals (all newcomers). Aidan O'Brien's pair Albert Einstein and Gstaad rate the main threats.
Evening Blues
Albert Einstein
Gstaad
6f Mdn
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Albert Einstein
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
1.91
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled January 28. Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner (runner-up in Airlie Stud Stakes), half-sister to useful performer up to 1¼m Carracci out of winning half-sister to top-class winner up to 10.4f Giant's Causeway. Likely type.
5. Evening Blues
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
F: 3
Price History:
2.75
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Blue Point colt. Closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Cascavelle and half-brother to several winners, including smart 9f/1¼m winner Carla Bianca. Dam unraced. Third of 7 in minor event at the Curragh (5f, good, 11/1) on debut 28 days ago, running on. Sets a good standard.
6. Gstaad
J: G. M. RyanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
Price History:
5.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 22. 450,000 gns foal, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 6f winner Vandeek and useful 5f/6f winner Mine's A Double. Dam sprint maiden. Likely type.
3. Chicago Call
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
Price History:
17.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 6. Oasis Dream colt. Dam 6f winner.
7. Manifest Destiny
J: G. F. CarrollT: Andrew Oliver, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 5. €31,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Jazz Club and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Bloody Love. Dam Japanese 7f winner.
4. Dialin For Dollars
J: N. M. CrosseT: David Marnane, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 25. €74,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 7f The Lir Jet and winner up to 6f Fast Dreams. Dam 6f winner.
8. Monocle Rocket
J: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled January 1. Coulsty gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Halaqa.
2. Arakiel
J: C. D. HayesT: Andrew McNamara, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 8. €25,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to French 9f winner Starzo Fal. Dam, French 2-y-o 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 10.5f-1½m winner (stays 16.5f) Merveillo.
9. Mokheefa
J: J. M. SheridanT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 3. 1,400 gns yearling, Isla Bonita filly. Dam, Japanese 7f winner, closely related to smart Japanese Grade 3 1m winner Musee Sultan.