With improvement anticipated now handicapping, EUTROPIA could be the answer. If Daonethatgotaway reproduces something akin to his recent all-weather form he will surely play a leading role, while Benavente needs a second look off an attractive mark.
Eutropia
Daonethatgotaway
Benavente
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
8. Heliogabalus
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Sean Byrne, Ireland
F: 03/663-862
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
8/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good) 23 days ago. Not without each-way hope.
4. Daonethatgotaway
J: K. G. KennedyT: Mark Fahey, Ireland
F: 980621-12
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
One win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in January. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 112 days. Will be a threat if able to continue the good work back on turf.
13. Think About It
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 3399-5
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 17 in handicap (8/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Trainer going well. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
5. Rampage
J: R. WheartyT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 0-8477050
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 12/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Visor back on. Opposable from a win point of view.
6. The Bog Bank
J: Alyse Jane ClarkeT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 0780-0541
Price History:
9.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Four-time C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (16/1) at Down Royal (7f, good) 14 days ago, suited by strong pace. More on his plate up 7 lb here.
10. Benavente
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland
F: 5867-6870
Price History:
9.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twenty-first of 25 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good, 20/1) 60 days ago. Lurking on a dangerous mark.
11. La La Lucrative
J: R. C. ColganT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
F: 51-009810
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Latest win at Roscommon in May. 11/2, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Rock Etoile
J: A. Browne-SouzaT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 196120-00
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good, 20/1) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly.
3. Catherine Chroi
J: Nicola BurnsT: Ms Claire O'Connell, Ireland
F: 200-94200
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Twenty-first of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, good, 33/1) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Chance on old form.
14. Eutropia
J: C. D. HayesT: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland
F: 5-69
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip for this handicap debut and she's open to improvement.
9. Mythical Rock
J: L. T. McAteerT: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland
F: 033-30000
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm, 25/1) 15 days ago. Every chance if back to best, but whether he'll be able to get back on track here remains to be seen.
1. Albion Power
J: P. McGettiganT: Keith Henry Clarke, Ireland
F: 50047-170
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
One win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Dundalk in February. Last of 10 in handicap at Roscommon (10.3f, good, 125/1) 46 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
12. Loaded Quiver
J: C. D. FahyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 221678/3-0
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
80/1, first run since leaving Archie Watson when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.2f, soft) 22 days ago, slowly away.
7. Zabeir
J: R. P. ClearyT: Donal Kinsella, Ireland
F: 07707200-
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
212
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 7 months and entitled to come on for the run.
15. Marianne North
J: Adam CaffreyT: Harry Rogers, Ireland
F: 430-0
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 14 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 36 days ago. Readily passed over.
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16. Eastern Wind
J: ReserveT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 0465-0510
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap (16/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 29 days ago. Visor back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. RESERVE.
17. Punk Poet
J: ReserveT: Edward Lynam, Ireland
F: 508-07300
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to firm, 10/1) 15 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. RESERVE.
18. Brains
J: ReserveT: R. Donohoe, Ireland
F: 0-9781070
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Latest win at Leopardstown in March. 14/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, missing break. Can make presence felt if he gets a run. RESERVE.