17:05 Naas

Saturday 6 July 2019

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Summer Racing & BBQ Evening July 24th Handicap (45-65)

Off time: 17:06 | Winning time: 2m 16.33s

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(1)

Duhallow Noelie⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Nathan Crosse⁽⁷⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 63

7/1

Was successful on the AW at Dundalk (1m) earlier this year. Has been unable to follow that up since then, with his latest appearance coming at Killarney (1m) where he was 7th of 13. Has to prove his stamina over this trip but not to be ruled out.

Form: 0-53147

(11)

Alice Milligan^h³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: W J Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 60

16/1

Has been down the field on all three of her starts so far, including latest at Gowran Park (1m1½f) where she had just one behind her in a nine runner field. Handicap debut today so look out for any market confidence behind her.

Form: 9-58

(13)

Military Star^t⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Declan McDonogh| T: C O'Brien| OR: 57

8/1

Lightly raced colt who has yet to hit the frame in five starts. Was seventh of 15 on opening start of the season at Cork (1m2f) when going off at 16/1. Likely to improve from that run and is now down 3lb. Each-way claims.

Form: 0786-7

(15)

Paistiul²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: W T Byrne⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 57

14/1

Showed some promise in her two starts as a juvenile last season. Been a long way down the field on all three of her runs in her latest campaign though, including on recent effort at Fairyhouse (1m4f) where she was 10th of 18. Others preferred.

Form: 66-790

(17)

Final Endeavour⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: H Rogers| OR: 55

18/1

Has not finished ahead of many horses in his three starts so far where he has been far from fancied in the betting. Was 12th of 16 last time at Naas over 1m2f. Needs to show a lot more on his handicap debut.

Form: 0-00

(8)

Castlegrove³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: G P Halpin| T: R Donohoe| OR: 54

33/1

Has not been competitive in his three attempts in maidens, including latest at Gowran Park (1m1½f) where he could do no better than 12th place of 14 when going off at 100/1. Much more needed if he is to be in the mix today.

Form: 000

(14)

Spelga^h³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: N G McCullagh| T: M Halford| OR: 54

6/1

0-6 so far in his career but his last run was encouraging when he was sixth of 17 at Gowran Park (1m1½f) on what was his third start of the season. Has been dropped down 3lb so he could now be off a very winnable mark. One to consider.

Form: 970-906

(18)

Live Show²⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Robbie Colgan| T: M C Grassick| OR: 52

25/1

Has been well beaten on his four starts so far, all of which have come at a much shorter trip than this. Is interesting on step up in distance but he has a lot to prove on his return to action. One to watch.

Form: 0000-

(2)

Millford Sound²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: G M Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: A Mullins| OR: 52

15/8

Still a maiden after six races but when close to opening success at Bellewstown just two days ago where he was second of 16 in the 1m6f contest. This trip is more likely to suit and off the same mark as his last run, he is a serious player here.

Form: 0-70672

(6)

Bellepower^p⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: M A Gallagher| T: J Feane| OR: 50

11/1

Started the season well with two second place finishes to suggest he was close to his maiden success. Has been a long way down the field on his latest couple of starts though, including latest when 10th of 15 at Cork (1m2f). Needs to bounce back.

Form: 6-72200

(5)

Clifftop³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: C P Hoban| T: H Rogers| OR: 50

16/1

Has not had much success so far in his three handicap attempts. His last appearance was at Navan (1m) where he finished 10th of 18. Stepping up in trip today and his mark has been eased but big improvement needed.

Form: 5099-00

(12)

Early Strike²¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: A C Persse⁽⁷⁾| T: D Murphy| OR: 45

33/1

Yet to hit the frame so far in seven starts. Was seventh of 14 last time out at Dundalk (1m) on the AW. First run for new yard and back on turf. Keep an eye out for any market support on his opening outing of the campaign at a longer trip.

Form: 709077-

(10)

Fescue³³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: A J Slattery⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 45

12/1

Shown very little in her four starts so far, including latest at Gowran Park (1m1½f) when ninth of 17 after going off at 25/1. Has been dropped 5lb by the handicapper but needs to improve to be in the mix.

Form: 0709

(16)

Me Well^b⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: L F Roche| T: R Sweeney| OR: 45

18/1

Has been running well on the AW at Dundalk, with her best effort coming when third of 11 over 7f back in January. Up in trip and back on turf where she has to prove herself. Not one that leaps off the page.

Form: 87-3607

(19)

Out On Friday²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: K J Leonard| T: P Byrne| OR: 45

33/1

Remains a maiden after five races where he is yet to hit the frame. Was 11th of 18 last time at Cork (1m½f) when going off at 50/1. Up in trip today but hard to make a case for on what he has shown so far in his career.

Form: 07-090

(3)

Starbella²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Reserve 1| T: T Gibney| OR: 62

25/1

First Reserve. Has shown very little in her first five starts so far. Was last of nine on her latest attempt at Fairyhouse (1m4f) when going off at 33/1. Back down in trip here where a big improvement is needed to be competitive.

Form: 068-09

Non-Runners

(7)

Queen Mia²²

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: D K Weld J: Chris Hayes

(4)

Lyrical Attraction²⁰

Weight: 9-13| Age: 3

T: J P Fahey J: Reserve 2

(9)

Macaban City¹⁴

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: D Bunyan & G O'Leary J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Millford Sound (15/8), Lyrical Attraction (9/2), Spelga (6/1), Duhallow Noelie (7/1), Military Star (8/1), Queen Mia (10/1), Bellepower (11/1), Fescue (12/1), Paistiul (14/1), Alice Milligan (16/1), Clifftop (16/1), Macaban City (16/1), Final Endeavour (18/1), Me Well (18/1), Starbella (25/1), Live Show (25/1), Out On Friday (33/1), Castlegrove (33/1), Early Strike (33/1)

MILFORD SOUND just lacked the stamina to get home last time at Bellewstown over a much longer trip than this. He remains off the same mark as his last run and he go one better here. Spelga also looks capable of breaking his maiden some time soon and off this latest mark, he should go close in what doesn't look a strong race, while Military Star is interesting with his 3lb drop in the weights at this distance.