SCANDINAVIA was somewhat disappointing on his final start last term but looks the type to make a better 3-y-o and can open his account here. Kilcrea Rock looks the obvious danger on form, whilst Carthusian may be the pick of the newcomers.
Scandinavia
Kilcrea Rock
CARTHUSIAN
1m2f Mdn
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
9. Scandinavia
J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 327-
Price History:
1.53
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
245
Verdict
Promising type. Below par when last seen at Doncaster in September but had come close in a Newmarket maiden previously and ought to appreciate this longer trip. Likely player.
7. Kilcrea Rock
J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 42-7
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Promising sort who ended last campaign with good second at Leopardstown (8f) in October. Not in quite same form on return at same course last month but may have just needed that outing and must enter calculations.
3. CARTHUSIAN
J: S. McCullaghT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€340,000 yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Brother to 10.7f winner Sacred Oath and half-brother to 2 winners abroad. Dam useful French 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Interesting newcomer.
5. Edelak
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 8
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Once-raced colt. 25/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at this course (10f, good to firm) on debut 39 days ago. Open to improvement.
8. Master Vintner
J: William James LeeT: Andrew Oliver, Ireland
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
16,000 gns yearling, Mastercraftsman gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 6f winner Bosh and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Mayo Neighs, both useful. Dam 7f winner who stayed 9f.
6. Happy Pharoah
J: G. M. RyanT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 9
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Once-raced colt. 16/1, ninth of 18 in maiden at Cork (10.4f, soft) on debut 28 days ago. Yard in good form. Should improve.
4. Down To Business
J: G. F. CarrollT: Andrew Oliver, Ireland
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
14,000 gns yearling, Ghaiyyath colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Lord Uhtred and 7f winner Andalusian Star.
11. Nancee Spain
J: N. M. CrosseT: Daniel McLoughlin
Price History:
36.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Calyx filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m-1½m winner Warnaq and 1m-10.3f winner Bear On The Loose, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.
2. Buck Lake
J: L. F. RocheT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
€2,500 yearling, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Autumnal Breeze. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 1m winner) Bellona. Wears hood.
10. Alexa Next
J: M. W. HassettT: Martin Hassett, Ireland
F: 0
Price History:
67.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Once-raced filly. 66/1, tenth of 16 in maiden at Cork (10.4f, good) on debut 11 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
1. Blackjack Hills
J: R. C. ColganT: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland
F: 06
Price History:
81.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good) 10 days ago. Back up in trip.