AKASHAA improved again upped in trip on polytrack debut when runner-up over C&D last month and suddenly looks one to be interested in. Pinball Wizard, Punk Poet and Nammos are a trio of potential threats.
Akashaa
Pinball Wizard
Punk Poet
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Nammos
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 124-47645
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
11/1, creditable fifth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 20 days ago, running on. Significantly up in trip. Needs considering.
2. Yes Oui Si
J: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
F: 87-4U06d2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Ran one of season's better races when second of 9 in maiden at Laytown (7f) 15 days ago. Needs to back that up.
3. Sierra De Gredos
J: G. F. CarrollT: Andrew Oliver, Ireland
F: 7-3418210
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Latest win at Gowran in July. Ran too badly to be true when thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Bounce back required.
4. Pinball Wizard
J: Ross CoakleyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 20068063
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Creditable third of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good, 16/1) 24 days ago. Has to enter the reckoning.
5. Punk Poet
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Edward Lynam, Ireland
F: 07300062
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
5-time C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023 but bounced back to form when second of 10 in handicap (5/2) at Laytown (7f) 15 days ago. Enters calculations.
6. Rising Sky
J: L. T. McAteerT: Anthony McCann, Ireland
F: 06844863
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Maiden who ran best race when third of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. In the mix with a repeat.
7. Drafted
J: William James LeeT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 37023407
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Again ran below form when 6 lengths seventh of 15 to Sayfa Fad in handicap (12/1) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
8. Sayfa Fad
J: C. T. KeaneT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
F: 800-02081
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Finally off the mark on first outing since leaving John Geoghegan in 15-runner handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good, 10/1) 24 days ago. Remains to be seen if able to back that up.
9. Circles
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Anthony McCann, Ireland
F: 78160600
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in March. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 69 days ago. Needs to have benefited from a break.
10. Amanirenas
J: W. M. LordanT: M. C. Grassick, Ireland
F: 05075801
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Laytown (6f, 13/2) 15 days ago, all out. Significantly back up in trip.
11. Pause For Peace
J: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 7053
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who didn't look the easiest conveyance when third of 9 in handicap at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm, 11/1) 42 days ago. More required.
12. Master Garvey
J: Wesley JoyceT: Joseph Anthony Murray, Ireland
F: 74806336
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good, 8/1) 24 days ago. Merits consideration.
13. Akashaa
J: R. KinkaidT: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland
F: 00-852
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden who improved again when good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. One for the shortlist.
14. Boutella
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: David Marnane, Ireland
F: 98840-000
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Last of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 18 days ago.
15. Monzoon
J: ReserveT: P. Sweeney, Ireland
F: 35090-009
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 9/1) 18 days ago, very slowly away. RESERVE.
16. Carvalhal
J: ReserveT: R. P. Burns, Ireland
F: 6-6733359
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 20 in handicap (8/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 71 days ago. RESERVE.
17. Parnu
J: ReserveT: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland
F: 008-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
303
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at this course (7f), folding. Off 10 months. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE.