BOSPHORUS ROSE has upped her game for new connections this season and had something in hand when winning a Roscommon listed race last time. She makes fair appeal. Nyra and Amelia Earhart are feared most.
Bosphorus Rose
Nyra
Amelia Earhart
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Ankara
J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 11089-3
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Useful filly. First run since leaving H-F. Devin when third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Killarney (11.4f, good) on IRE debut 31 days ago. More needed here, though.
2. Bosphorus Rose
J: William James LeeT: P. Twomey
F: 111630-31
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Developed into a useful filly for Sir Mark Prescott Bt last season, winning 4 times. Sold for 150,000gns and improved for new yard this term, latest when winning 8-runner listed race at Roscommon (1½m, good to soft) 45 days ago. Likely player.
3. Nyra
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 21323-423
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Won Hamburg Group 3 for previous yard and acquitted herself well in a trio of starts for Joseph O'Brien this term. latest when third of 8 in Rathbride Stakes at the Curragh (1¼m, good to firm, 5/1) 27 days ago. Shortlisted.
4. Snapretend
J: S. McCullaghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 23113-226
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
83
Verdict
Dual winner last season and not disgraced in 3 starts this term, latest when sixth of 9 in listed race at the Curragh (1½m, good to firm) 83 days ago. More needed to play a part here, however.
5. Amelia Earhart
J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien
F: 2241-1655
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Took 5 goes to win a race at 2 but she looked a different proposition stepped up in trip when making a winning return in Cheshire Oaks. Not really built on that but sights lowered now so must be respected.
6. Believed
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh
F: 42133
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Frankel filly who found improvement when excellent third of 19 in King George handicap at Royal Ascot (1½m) in June. Posted good third in listed race at Gowran (1½m, good to firm) since and remains with potential.
7. Cameo
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien
F: 314-51538
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Not progressing over 1m but showed much-improved form stepped up markedly in distance when winning Oaks Trial at Lingfield in May. Not progressed since, however, and looks yard second string here.
8. Caught U Sleeping
J: C. T. KeaneT: Noel Meade
F: 136-88123
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Found improvement when winning listed race at Naas in May and run creditably in defeat since, latest when third of 9 in Lancashire Oaks at Newmarket (1½m, firm, 4/1) 41 days ago. Respected.
9. Ice Dancer
J: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien
F: 013-7799
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Won Gowran maiden last summer and matched that form when third in a Curragh Group 3 in October. Failed to beat a rival home this term, however.