THE MEAN FIDDLER cost plenty earlier this year and is bred to be sharp enough to make a winning debut. Karl Burke's newcomer Shaqra Queen is also of serious interest, with Onslaught probably making most appeal of those with experience.
The Mean Fiddler
Shaqra Queen
Onslaught
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
7. Shaqra Queen
J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
Price History:
4.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 20. Holy Roman Emperor filly. Sister to useful 1m/9f winner Way To Dubai and half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Lady Youmzain and 7.4f winner Local Girl. Leading yard's newcomers are always respected.
4. The Mean Fiddler
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
Price History:
4.33
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 8. 200,000 gns 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Dam smart US 1m/8.5f (Grade 3) winner. Wears tongue strap. Of obvious interest on debut.
1. Bolt Of Blue
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Ed Dunlop
F: 5
Price History:
4.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Blue Point colt was twice sold for six figures and seemed to be getting the hang of things late when fifth of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (5f, firm) on debut 11 days ago. Should improve.
5. Calef
J: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara
F: 4434
Price History:
5.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
180,000 gns Blue Point filly produced her best effort third time up when showing good speed to finish third in Catterick maiden. Didn't do quite as much right when fourth of 6 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago, but will have a chance if able to bounce back.
2. Onslaught
J: Billy GarrittyT: Richard & Peter Fahey
F: 63
Price History:
8.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Minzaal colt was much improved from his debut (when very green) when third of 6 in maiden (28/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Leading player if in same form this time.
6. Naval Cop
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew Balding
F: 46
Price History:
10.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Naval Crown filly from a smart family the connections know well but was too green to get involved on debut and failed to see the longer trip out when sixth of 8 in novice at York (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 16 days ago. Bit to prove.
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3. Sole Ruler
J: Paul MulrennanT: Paul Midgley
F: 74
Price History:
23.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Inns of Court colt showed more than on debut when fourth of 6 in novice at this course (6f, good) 35 days ago, not knocked about. Will have more chance when qualified for nurseries after this.