This looks between Group 1 winners BABOUCHE and Whistlejacket, with the former marginally preferred having beaten Whistlejacket when the pair were 1-2 in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last summer.
Babouche
Whistlejacket
Carla Ridge
6f Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Whistlejacket
J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 1412125-1
Price History:
2.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Smart colt. Won 3 times at 2 yrs, notably July Stakes at Newmarket and Prix Morny at Deauville. Defied Group 1 penalty in listed race at Navan (5.8f, soft) on return 22 days ago and big player once again.
2. Babouche
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
F: 1114-4
Price History:
2.63
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Won first 3 starts at 2, notably Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh. Pulled too hard in Cheveley Park final 2-y-o start. Tongue strap on for 1st time, shaped as if needing run when fourth in listed race at Cork (5.5f, good, 11/8) 12 days ago, not knocked about. Form pick.
3. Bodhi Bear
J: Seamie HeffernanT: J. A. Stack, Ireland
F: 321-1
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. Useful form when winning 7-runner minor event at Cork (5f, good, 11/10) on return 42 days ago, comfortably. Open to further progress but this is a strong Group 3.
5. Carla Ridge
J: David EganT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland
F: 01-4
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Thrice-raced winner. C&D winner. Big improvement when 1¾ lengths fourth of 13 to Swelter in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, good, 40/1) 49 days ago. More needed again.
4. Treasure Isle
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 21004135-
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
219
Verdict
Useful colt. Course winner. Respectable 5 lengths fifth of 11 to Coto De Caza in Cornwallis Stakes (9/1) at Newmarket (5f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Plenty to find with the principles.
6. Temperance
J: C. D. HayesT: Miss Kate McGivern, Ireland
F: 5256-2421
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Fairly useful filly. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good) 8 days ago but firmly up against it in this company.