CELTIC DRUID is unexposed over this sort of trip and can follow up his recent Bellewstown victory. Tartaraghan and Chou Chou head the list of dangers.
Celtic Druid
Tartaraghan
Chou Chou
1m3f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Tartaraghan
J: K. G. KennedyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 820-07051
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Belatedly off the mark in 11-runner handicap (10/1) at Navan (10.2f, good) 3 days ago. Carries 7 lb penalty for that success but must enter calculations nonetheless.
2. Ms Messi
J: C. T. KeaneT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
F: 787-07
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Ballinrobe (13f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Work to do.
3. Tassarolo
J: J. M. SheridanT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 50885-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, respectable 7½ lengths fourth of 14 to Celtic Druid in handicap at Bellewstown (12.2f, good, 7/4) 12 days ago. Warrants respect.
4. Charlie Brown
J: W. M. LordanT: T. J. O'Mara, Ireland
F: 44600400-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
245
Verdict
16/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred.
5. Patrick Street
J: R. C. ColganT: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland
F: 76/996387-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
33/1, ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good) 64 days ago. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Not out of things.
6. Celtic Druid
J: R. WheartyT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 000-75931
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Confirmed promise of previous run when taking 14-runner handicap at Bellewstown (12.2f, good) 12 days ago, kept up to work. 12 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again.
7. Jawhary
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 0-5204830
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
One win from 32 Flat runs. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (12.9f, good) 25 days ago. Others more convincing.
8. Metamorpheus
J: Shane FoleyT: Richard John O'Brien, Ireland
F: 5-9746783
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Respectable third of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Limerick (11.3f, good) 4 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Synchronize
J: S. A. WallaceT: J. Morrison, Ireland
F: 070/56
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Unreliable sort. 9/1, below form sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good) 5 days ago, not knocked about. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run.
10. Dolce Far Niente
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland
F: 26890-914
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 4/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, soft) 26 days ago. Worth a try at this longer trip and can't be ruled out.
11. Skib Gold
J: P. A. HarnettT: M. J. Byrne, Ireland
F: 096
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in maiden (300/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Improvement required on handicap debut.
12. Men Of Dreams
J: D. J. O'ConnorT: Michael John O'Connor, Ireland
F: 0/60-6
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Sixth of 8 in novice chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft, 50/1) 47 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. 6/10 on last Flat outing.
13. Chou Chou
J: K. J. LeonardT: Eamonn O'Connell, Ireland
F: 050-50801
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Off the mark at 21st attempt when narrowly taking 16-runner handicap at Tipperary (9f, good to firm, 40/1) 14 days ago. 6 lb higher now but this longer trip may well suit.
14. Deluca Chop
J: D. B. McMonagleT: S. M. Duffy, Ireland
F: 00955363/
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
663
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 22 months. Market should prove best guide to claims on return.
15. La Tulipe Noire
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Aengus King, Ireland
F: 00-978497
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Naas (10.4f, good) 21 days ago. Others more appealing.
16. Slieve Bearnagh
J: ReserveT: David Marnane, Ireland
F: 9/43-52365
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
16/5, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Limerick (11.3f, good) 4 days ago. Stable having good spell. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE.
17. Together Aclaim
J: ReserveT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 38509164
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
44
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Latest win at Cork in May. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Limerick (11.3f, good) 4 days ago, very slowly away. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. RESERVE.
18. Ranko Express
J: ReserveT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 9-1290068
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 11¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Tartaraghan in handicap at Navan (10.2f, good) 3 days ago. Work to do. RESERVE.