The vote goes to THE BOG BANK, who left the impression he should have finished appreciably closer at Bellewstown last week. Morning Approach and Obama Army head the opposition.
The Bog Bank
Morning Approach
Obama Army
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
7. Master Garvey
J: Shane FoleyT: Joseph Anthony Murray, Ireland
F: 01748063
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
C&D winner. 33/1, creditable third of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Can make presence felt.
1. Morning Approach
J: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 24900607
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
C&D winner who has dropped below last winning mark and ran respectably when seventh of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to firm) 10 days ago. One to consider.
10. Dinamine
J: C. T. KeaneT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland
F: 004-19283
Price History:
5.50
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
44
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Creditable third of 11 in claimer (22/1) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 8 days ago. Should remain competitive.
5. Obama Army
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 6390-0574
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 but turned in his best effort of the season when fourth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Merits consideration.
3. The Bog Bank
J: Alyse Jane ClarkeT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 780-05416
Price History:
6.50
Age:
8
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Down Royal in June and left the impression he should have finished closer when sixth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains of interest.
6. Harseva
J: J. J. G. RyanT: Patrick Magee, Ireland
F: 7399-6907
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Maiden who ran one her better races when seventh of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm, 16/1) 2 days ago. Still, more required if she's to open her account here.
11. Ballymagreehan
J: R. C. ColganT: David Marnane, Ireland
F: 00-608
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Modest maiden. Creditable eighth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Tipperary (9f, good to firm) 10 days ago.
2. My Vonnie
J: Ben Martin CoenT: M. M. Rice, Ireland
F: 468-06
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Fair maiden who isn't progressing at present, sixth of 16 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 33/1) 36 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
4. Ledger
J: M. W. HassettT: Paul Traynor, Ireland
F: 35359-509
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
20/1, again ran below form when ninth of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (10.4f, good) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap refitted.
14. Shuyak
J: L. F. RocheT: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland
F: 7-0060
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Modest maiden. Run best excused when 11¼ lengths thirteenth of 14 to The Bog Bank in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good, 25/1) 22 days ago, repeatedly hampered.
12. Hes Justagent
J: R. M. MulliganT: P. Mulligan, Ireland
F: 00800-760
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Not seen to best effect when 7¾ lengths eleventh of 14 to The Bog Bank in handicap (16/1) at Down Royal (7f, good) 22 days ago, not clear run under 2f. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces back on.
9. Malaysian
J: R. WheartyT: H. D. McGuigan, Ireland
F: 95/0-0
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
C&D winner. Off 15 months/visored for 1st time, trailed in last of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Hard to fancy.
13. Royal Tribute
J: J. PietropaoloT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 24-690099
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. 80/1, ninth of 11 in claimer at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 8 days ago.
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8. Glencullen
J: R. P. ClearyT: Ms Joanna Morgan, Ireland
F: 63593-450
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Stepped up on reappearance run when fifth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (1m) in May but not in same form when seventeenth of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm, 8/1) 2 days ago.