Preference is for BEAT THE DEVIL, who posted a good third at this course last week and has fewer miles on the clock than most of his rivals here. Una Matata and Thompson Gunner head the list of dangers.
Beat The Devil
Una Matata
Thompson Gunner
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
4. Una Matata
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 00803325
Price History:
2.88
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Acquitted herself well in both starts for new yard, latest when fifth of 14 in handicap over C&D (7/4) 9 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Likely to be in the mix again.
6. Profit Surge
J: C. T. KeaneT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
F: 068760-66
Price History:
4.33
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
207
Verdict
16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, good). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving John Geoghegan. Worth monitoring in market.
2. Thompson Gunner
J: Eryka SniochT: Cian Hughes, Ireland
F: 5-0000024
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Arrives in good form, making the frame again when good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on first time. Enters calculations.
8. Beat The Devil
J: J. KearneyT: Patrick Magee, Ireland
F: 050783
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Took a step back in right direction when creditable third of 14 in handicap over C&D 9 days ago, nearest finish. Remains relatively low mileage and is one for shortlist.
14. Exceeding
J: J. S. DaltonT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 0-4516076
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Bellewstown in July. 16/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Others look better treated.
1. Mythical Rock
J: L. T. McAteerT: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland
F: 55032349
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 16/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 23 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Work to do.
11. Man Is King
J: Wesley JoyceT: Thomas Dowling, Ireland
F: 47646580
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
eyeshields and tongue strap
Official Rating:
43
Days Since Last Run:
155
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 37 Flat runs. 22/1, 23 lengths fourteenth of 15 to Exceeding in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good). Off 155 days. Eyeshields back on. Fairly treated on best form.
13. Drish Melody
J: L. F. RocheT: Ian O'Connor, Ireland
F: 0600/0-700
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Course winner. First run since leaving Thomas Cooper when last of 15 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, soft, 9/2) 60 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap back on. Claims on best form.
3. Cezarro
J: K. J. LeonardT: A. McIntyre, Ireland
F: 0044000
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 37 days ago. Still looking for first success.
9. Plastic Paddy
J: J. J. G. RyanT: Tom McGuinness, Ireland
F: 00000008
Price History:
29.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 9 days ago. Hard to recommend.
12. Serengeti Sunrise
J: Jessica O'GormanT: R. K. Watson, Ireland
F: 8-0009200
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
42
Days Since Last Run:
175
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 175 days. Significantly back up in trip. Up against it.
5. Red Veil
J: Nicola BurnsT: Adrian Sexton, Ireland
F: 0-6963000
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
40/1, tenth of 14 in handicap over C&D 2 days ago. Makes limited appeal.
10. Monastere
J: R. C. ColganT: Karl Thornton, Ireland
F: 0000
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
45
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 80/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Best watched.
7. Synchronize
J: S. A. WallaceT: J. Morrison, Ireland
F: 070/566
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Unreliable individual. Last of 11 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Limerick (16.3f, soft) 48 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat run.