14:45 Naas

Saturday 6 July 2019

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Dooley Insurance Apprentice Handicap (45-70)

Off time: 14:46 | Winning time: 1m 11.03s

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(2)

Shore Step^p²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Ms N A Kane⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 70| D

10/1

Won three times last season, including on his last start of the year over the extended 6f trip at Cork. Has been below form this season in his four starts but has eased 4lb in the weights so this is an easier mark. Each-way claims.

Form: 31-0779

(9)

Little Clarinet^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: S M Crosse| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 67| BF| D

11/2

Consistent mare who was successful over the extended 6f trip at the Curragh two starts back in a 24 runner field. She was fancied to follow that up at Leopardstown but she didn't quite stay, finishing fifth of 13. Big claims again at this trip.

Form: 524415

(5)

Sabrina Fairchild^t¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: S Lynam| OR: 63| D

9/1

Broke her maiden on the AW at Dundalk (6f) at the back end of last year. Struggled for room on his seasonal reappearance over this C&D last time when eighth of 22. More likely to come from her. One to consider.

Form: 5821-8

(15)

Hee Haw^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: T P Madden| T: A McGuinness| OR: 62| D

16/1

Was third over this distance at the Curragh in a 26 runner field earlier in the season. Since then he has been below his best, including latest at Down Royal (7f) where he was ninth of 14. Back down in trip. One to watch.

Form: 783709

(1)

Tai Sing Yeh⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: D W O'Connor| T: J F Levins| OR: 59| D

7/1

Won for the first time on turf last time at Ayr over this distance where he kept on strongly inside the closing stages. Gone up 7lb for latest success but he was rated much higher earlier in his career. One for shortlist.

Form: 6845-61

(8)

Miacomet²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: N M Crosse⁽²⁾| T: J Davison| OR: 63| BF

9/2

Remains a maiden after 10 races but has gone close on her last couple of starts. Was beaten as the 5/1 co-favourite last time at Fairyhouse (6f) where she was second of 16, beaten by just ¾l. Just 1lb higher today. Leading contender.

Form: 960422

(3)

Baby Power^p,t¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: G M Ryan⁽²⁾| T: G B Caldwell| OR: 53| CD

5/1

Won over this distance at the Curragh two starts back in a big runner field. Tried to make all over this C&D last time but she was collared late on and had to settle for seventh of 22. Remains off same mark as last time. Each-way claims.

Form: 100-517

(10)

Bellick^b¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: A J Slattery| T: J C McConnell| OR: 52| D

8/1

Wasn't too far away on recent C&D attempt last time out when fifth of 22, beaten by 2¾l. Remains off the same mark which is 6lb less than his last victory on turf. Capable of more so not to be ignored.

Form: 724775

(6)

Brave Display^v²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: K J Leonard| T: J M Oxx| OR: 49| D

14/1

Was a winner at the Curragh over 5f on his opening start last season but has failed to impress since then. Shown very little in his three starts in 2019, including latest when 12th of 14 at Limerick (6½f). Others preferred.

Form: 548-900

(4)

Ingelara^t⁸⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: A C Persse⁽⁴⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 49

20/1

Still a maiden after five races. Was sixth of 10 on her handicap debut at Dundalk (1m) on the AW last time out. This is her first run on turf where she needs to show much more. Others makes more of an appeal.

Form: 00-956

(11)

Maggie Thunder²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: C G O'Dwyer⁽⁷⁾| T: A Fleming| OR: 54

25/1

Did not look like scoring in any three of her attempts in maidens. Was seventh of 15 last time at Limerick (1m). Stepping back down in trip now on handicap debut. Big improvement needed if she is to be in the mix.

Form: 6-07

(14)

Mimic's Memory^p²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: A J Farragher⁽⁴⁾| T: T G McCourt| OR: 47

33/1

Has won just once in 28 races so far in her career and that success came on the AW at Southwell (7f). Made her seasonal reappearance at Roscommon (7f) last month where she was sixth of 14. Needs to improve. Others preferred.

Form: 74765-6

(13)

D K Travel^b¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-4| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽⁷⁾| T: R P Rath| OR: 46

33/1

Remains a maiden after 19 races. Was slightly better last time at Tipperary when seventh of 15 over the minimum 5f trip on what was his second start for his new yard. Up in trip by 1f which may help his chances here.

Form: 3000/0-7

(7)

Downtown Diva¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: W T Byrne⁽⁴⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 46

14/1

Still looking for her first win after 33 races. Ran modestly well on her two starts since switching yards earlier this year, including when sixth of 16 last time at Gowran Park (1m). One to watch as she steps down in trip.

Form: 5-95668

(12)

Ten Joys^b¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-4| J: D N Curran⁽⁷⁾| T: J C Hayden| OR: 46

33/1

Improved slightly last time over this C&D when ninth of 22 after going off at 33/1. Yet to prevail in 13 race and it would be a surprise if she were to end that wait without success here in this contest.

Form: 9-00009

Forecasts

Miacomet (9/2), Baby Power (5/1), Little Clarinet (11/2), Tai Sing Yeh (7/1), Bellick (8/1), Sabrina Fairchild (9/1), Shore Step (10/1), Downtown Diva (14/1), Brave Display (14/1), Hee Haw (16/1), Ingelara (20/1), Maggie Thunder (25/1), Ten Joys (33/1), Mimic's Memory (33/1), D K Travel (33/1)

MIACOMET has been unfortunate on her last two starts not to win where she has been a close second on both occasions. She has gone up just 1lb from her last run where a repeat of that performance may be enough to give her success for the first time here. Little Clarinet will enjoy stepping back down to this trip and will be competitive at the finish, while Tai Sing Yeh remains a serious player despite his 7lb rise from his Ayr victory.