There is more to come from PINK VENOM after last week's Fairyhouse success and she can defy a 9 lb rise. Howlin Wolf continues to improve and looks the danger in new headgear.
Pink Venom
Howlin Wolf
Captain James Cook
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Pink Venom
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh
F: 7331
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Boasts some good form and justified heavy support in making a successful nursery debut at Fairyhouse (6f) last week, suited by the strong pace. Another bold bid expected despite a 9 lb rise.
6. Howlin Wolf
J: J. J. G. RyanT: Jack W. Davison
F: 774122
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Improved with each run, getting off the mark switched to nurseries in 8-runner event at the Curragh in August and then twice second at Navan (6f), edged out in first-time cheekpieces last time. Stronger headgear on now and one to consider.
1. Fine Line
J: J. M. SheridanT: Denis Hogan
F: 00074427
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Beaten just 2¼ lengths in valuable 15-runner sales race at the Curragh earlier in the month but down the field in 7f Group 3 there on Sunday. Inflated mark to deal with now back in a nursery (held off 61 at Down Royal a few starts back).
3. Cyclone Code
J: D. W. O'ConnorT: S. Cavanagh
F: 6634
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Showed more dash than on his first 2 outings returning from a 9-week break (gelded) when third of 8 in 5f maiden at Navan at the start of the month. Not so good at Naas next time but could get back on track now handicapping back up over 6f.
5. Best Love
J: Declan McDonoghT: Eddie & Patrick Harty
F: 0U471
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Improved when winning 5f Navan maiden 4 weeks ago, although possibly favoured by her position. 6f should suit but needs more again to defy her mark.
7. Captain James Cook
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien
F: 07664
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Hasn't lived up to his pedigree/price tag but shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on second go in a nursery behind Pink Venom at Fairyhouse (6f) last week, showing plenty of speed in front and clear 2f out before fading. Down another 4 lb and could yet find a race.
2. Whosinterviewinwho
J: S. CoenT: A. Slattery
F: 7520
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Well backed and much improved when second in maiden at Galway (7f, good) last month, but ran no sort of race at Down Royal next time. Drops to 6f with visor fitted for nursery debut.