GLADY EAGLE won after a break for his former yard in Poland and looks attractively handicapped on his debut for Willie Mullins. He can land the finale. Lady Kai, Skib Gold and Plunkett Street make up the shortlist.
Glady Eagle
Lady Kai
Skib Gold
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
1. Ozark Daze
J: J. J. G. RyanT: Jack W. Davison, Ireland
F: 2-0340593
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Bit below form third of 10 in claimer at Roscommon (10.4f, good, 9/1) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form.
2. Voice Of Reason
J: P. McGettiganT: William Delahunty, Ireland
F: 3100/996
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
50/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good) 8 days ago. Others are more convincing.
3. Si Senior
J: G. F. CarrollT: Patrick Magee, Ireland
F: 72917806
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win at Ballinrobe in June. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, good) 12 days ago. Others preferred.
4. Aingeal Dorcha
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: A. Slattery, Ireland
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
1050
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap at Naas (10f, heavy, 25/1). Off over 2 years. Up in trip. Likely best watched.
5. Desert Friend
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland
F: 7-7623406
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Down Royal (13f, good, 9/2) 44 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Purple Sky
J: Declan McDonoghT: J. S. Bolger, Ireland
F: 60450-010
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Down Royal in July. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft, 7/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Something to find on form.
7. Lady Kai
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 6/1417-43U
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Unseated rider start at Leopardstown latest but had made the frame in both starts previously and remains fairly treated. Shortlisted.
8. Plunkett Street
J: Seamie HeffernanT: Michael O'Meara, Ireland
F: 8/84164-12
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
96
Verdict
Returned to winning ways at Cork (12.1f) in April and improved on that when very good second of 12 in handicap (4/1) over C&D (good to soft) the following month. Must enter calculations.
9. Quiz Test
J: K. G. KennedyT: Sean Byrne, Ireland
F: 258-06550
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive.
10. Auroras Beauty
J: J. M. SheridanT: Denis Hogan, Ireland
F: 0-7733020
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
67
Verdict
56/10, last of 16 in handicap at Strasbourg (11.7f, good) 67 days ago. First run for yard after leaving H-A. Pantall. Worth a check in market on yard debut.
11. Breathe Again
J: R. C. ColganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
F: 5-0305734
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
9/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, good) 12 days ago. Each-way claims.
12. Super Exceed
J: Jack ClearyT: Thomas Mullins, Ireland
F: 1606-8988
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Unreliable sort. Eighth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not easy to make a strong case for.
13. Dream Escape
J: C. D. HayesT: Thomas Mullins, Ireland
F: 9166/9-005
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at the Curragh (12f, good) 8 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
14. Gotta Catchem All
J: Adam CaffreyT: Harry Rogers, Ireland
F: 20-675623
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
5/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, good) 12 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Others preferred for win purposes.
15. Skib Gold
J: P. A. HarnettT: M. J. Byrne, Ireland
F: 096012
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Caused a surprise when off the mark at Gowran Park last month and backed that up when very good second of 16 in handicap at same course (9.4f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Worth a try at this longer trip and is not taken lightly.
16. El Bello
J: Nicola BurnsT: R Hurley, Ireland
F: 77834388
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Unreliable individual. Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. 22/1, respectable eighth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes limited appeal.
17. Glady Eagle
J: C. T. KeaneT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 202961/10-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
420
Verdict
Fair performer who was successful in 2 minor events (at up to 11.9f) when trained in Poland. Not seen since last summer but lengthy absences not usually a concern with one from these quarters and booking of Colin Keane looks significant.
18. Charlie Brown
J: W. M. LordanT: T. J. O'Mara, Ireland
F: 4600400-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Back from 8 months off when creditable third of 14 in handicap at Killarney (11.5f, soft, 33/1) 46 days ago, running on. Claims if building on that.
19. Whosethebestboy
J: ReserveT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
F: 07d55
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 40/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 15 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. RESERVE.
20. Slieve Bearnagh
J: ReserveT: David Marnane, Ireland
F: 3-5236523
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (12.5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Warrants respect. RESERVE.
21. Celtic Druid
J: ReserveT: T. G. McCourt, Ireland
F: 00-759318
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Winner at Bellewstown in July. 15/2, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Killarney (11.5f, soft) 46 days ago. Has work to do. RESERVE.