IN MY TEENS appeals as a likely improver now switched to handicap company so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways. Tipperary scorer Grey Leader is next on the list ahead of Retracement, Coeur D'Or and Isambard Brunel.
In My Teens
Grey Leader
Retracement
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. In My Teens
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 212
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
45
Verdict
Impressive Downpatrick maiden winner in June and returned with a very good second of 8 in minor event at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft) 45 days ago, clear of rest despite being bumped last 1f. More to offer now going into handicaps. Interesting.
5. Grey Leader
J: William James LeeT: Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland
F: 5-7020481
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Tipperary (9f, heavy, 12/1) 11 days ago, always holding on. Can go well again despite a 6 lb weights rise.
7. Retracement
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 152-57684
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
12/1, creditable fourth of 21 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 32 days ago, never nearer. Trainer going well so needs considering.
6. Isambard Brunel
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 551-7
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
161
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, well-beaten last of 7 to Mount Kilimanjaro in listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good to soft, 6/1). Off 161 days. Makes handicap debut. Worth another chance after a break.
1. Coeur Dor
J: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, Ireland
F: 044-45042
Price History:
5.50
Age:
9
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Fair second of 5 in minor event at Punchestown (9.3f, good to soft, 11/4) 30 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark.
4. Bear Profit
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. O'Leary, Ireland
F: 3-2812320
Price History:
9.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Latest win at Leopardstown in June. 10/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 47 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
2. War Rooms
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
F: 397-22705
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Below-par fifth of 7 in handicap at Gowran (12.4f, good to firm, 6/1) 64 days ago. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort.
8. Fiver Friday
J: R. WheartyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 1584-8450
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Twelfth of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm, 33/1) 55 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul Traynor. Given a chance by the handicapper.