EL FONTENARO hasn't done a lot wrong in either start this season and is taken to open her account here. Skillman Ave and Send Harry may provide the chief threat.
El Fontenaro
Skillman Ave
Send Harry
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Skillman Ave
J: S. CoenT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 99336-851
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Belatedly off the mark when winning 9-runner handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 11 days ago. 5 lb higher now but looks likely to go well again.
6. Send Harry
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Miss Evanna McCutcheon, Ireland
F: 08-6043
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Back to somewhere near best form when third of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago, suited by way race developed. Not out of things.
3. This Aint Texas
J: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, Ireland
F: 46-454
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, good 1ΒΌ lengths fourth of 9 to Skillman Ave in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Stable having good spell. Respected.
7. El Fontenaro
J: R. P. WhelanT: Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland
F: 086720-34
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Acquitted herself well in both starts this term, latest when fourth of 7 in handicap at Down Royal (5f, good, 10/3) 23 days ago. Can race off same mark here and is one for shortlist.
8. Raising The Flag
J: Nicola BurnsT: M. C. Grassick, Ireland
F: 960-6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
80
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. 11/8, last of 6 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others preferred.
1. McIntosh
J: P. A. HarnettT: Sean Davis, Ireland
F: 214929
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Winner at Wolverhampton in March. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 57 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving James Horton. Others more appealing.
4. Bundle Of Interest
J: William James LeeT: W. McCreery, Ireland
F: 669-7
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Very good seventh of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm, 28/1) 11 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Claims if building on that.
9. Carmina Burana
J: N. M. CrosseT: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland
F: 00-000
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 66/1) 54 days ago. Hard to recommend.
5. Bluebelardo
J: R. C. ColganT: M. C. Grassick, Ireland
F: 040-00
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) 62 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Work to do.