A chance is taken on KATIE ROSS who showed a bit more for new trainer Gavin Cromwell at Down Royal last time and may benefit from this step up to 1m. Jasmine Affanalis is next on the list ahead of last week's Bellewstown scorer Oiche Rua.
Katie Ross
Jasmine Affanalis
Oiche Rua
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
5. Jasmine Affanalis
J: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, Ireland
F: 0-0082
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 15 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 10/1) 31 days ago, suited by way race developed. Stable in good form. Player.
9. Shahada Ace
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 000903
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
25/1, good 3¾ lengths third of 15 to Oiche Rua in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good) 9 days ago, never nearer.
2. Spanish Temptress
J: William James LeeT: Richard John O'Brien, Ireland
F: 0-68
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden (80/1) at the Curragh (6f, good). Off 91 days. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Lee a plus. Makes handicap debut.
1. Oiche Rua
J: S. CoenT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
F: 58001
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good, 33/1) 9 days ago, driven out. Should remain competitive off 6 lb higher.
8. Katie Ross
J: J. KearneyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 680545-05
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
6/1, stepped up on first run for this yard when fifth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good) 22 days ago. On a good mark if bouncing back to his best.
6. Deep Vein
J: C. D. HayesT: Noel Meade, Ireland
F: 000-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
227
Verdict
Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in maiden (150/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Downey. Makes handicap debut.
7. Galaxy Wonder
J: Nicola BurnsT: Andrew McNamara, Ireland
F: 709009
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good, 25/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Booking of Burns a plus.
12. Vovatia
J: C. GeerdharryT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
F: 00090-869
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
41
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Ninth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, soft, 11/1) 30 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
4. Stiorra
J: J. S. DaltonT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 730-90500
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
17/2, 13½ lengths twelfth of 15 to Oiche Rua in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good) 9 days ago.
10. Shangar
J: Seamie HeffernanT: A. Slattery, Ireland
F: 80005-
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
225
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 13 in claimer at Dundalk (7f, 80/1). Off 7 months.
11. Bungle Lichious
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
F: 80090
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, 15½ lengths thirteenth of 15 to Oiche Rua in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good) 9 days ago.
3. Voice Of Northeast
J: R. J. LaneT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
F: 0843680
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
50/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 29 days ago.