COEUR D'OR bounced back to form at the Curragh last month and gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Birthe rates the principal danger.
Coeur Dor
Birthe
Barbizon
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Barbizon
J: Shane FoleyT: John Joseph Murphy, Ireland
F: 515
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Much improved when taking Killarney minor event (8.1f) in July and ran to similar level when fifth of 9 in listed race at same course (8.1f, good) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. Ought to go well again.
2. Coeur Dor
J: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, Ireland
F: 6044-4504
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Useful gelding who returned to form, in first-time visor, when creditable fourth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 17 days ago, never nearer. Likely contender.
3. Grey Leader
J: G. F. CarrollT: Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland
F: 515-70204
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Fairly useful gelding. Creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at Galway (8.4f, good to soft, 9/1) 7 days ago, running on. Can't be ruled out.
4. Lips Freedom
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland
F: 86352150-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
166
Verdict
Useful gelding. Twelfth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut 166 days ago. Off 166 days. Claims on best Flat form.
5. Heiselectric
J: C. T. KeaneT: Noel Meade, Ireland
F: 17
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in minor event at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft, 14/1) 15 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
6. Birthe
J: R. P. WhelanT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
F: 1/311720-8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
114
Verdict
Disappointed on yard debut at the Curragh in May but was capable of useful form in France last year and this longer trip will be more to her liking.