15:20 Gowran Park

Wednesday 17 June 2020

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It's Not Rocket Science With MansionBet Maiden (Div 1)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 2m 3.37s

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Dreal Deal^t⁸⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: D J O'Keeffe⁽⁵⁾| T: R McNally

100/1

0-7 over jumps and has shown zero improvement since switched to handicaps. Now makes flat debut but on what he has shown in his career so far he cannot be taken seriously. Look elsewhere for far more appealing alternatives.

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(5)

Liquid Luck²³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: G F Carroll| T: J G Murphy

13/8

Needs to prove Dundalk (1m2f; standard) second was no fluke. However, on the bare form of that run he rates a serious player with the fifth and sixth winning since then. Makes seasonal/turf debut.

Form: 2-

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Orlov^p¹³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: R P Cleary| T: P W Flynn

250/1

Shown nothing in a pair of runs over jumps and on the level (in which he has beaten just one rival). Likely to be a big-priced outsider and is subsequently ruled out with confidence.

Form: 0-0

(13)

Punters Poet¹⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: A J Slattery⁽⁵⁾| T: M J Smith

150/1

Maiden over hurdles and on the flat. Difficult to enthuse over flat debut when down the field at Dundalk (1m; standard) in March. Will be of greater interest when gaining handicap mark so remains best watched.

Form: 8

(10)

Scherzando^t1

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: James J Doyle| T: D Hogan

66/1

Newcomer. Sold for £1,000 at the Doncaster sales in October after failing to make it to the racecourse for Godolphin. Half-brother to three winners. Likely best watched but market check advised.

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(1)

Shamiyan²⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: S P Davis| T: M Halford

9/2

Progressed from debut run to finish third at this track over 1m4f in October. The front pair are far from back numbers. Drops back in trip to 1m1f but if taking a similar step forward again he should play a prominent role.

Form: 63-

(12)

Winner Takes Itall²²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: S M Crosse⁽³⁾| T: J P O'Brien| BF

15/8

This represents his first run on the level since July 2018. Enjoyed a decent campaign over jumps last year. Likely to be one more for handicaps but if retaining previous ability he is a major player.

Form: 34/

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Yenillik²⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: W J Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 72

12/1

Shown he is capable on a couple of occasions but hard to get away from the fact he is still chasing an elusive first career success after nine starts. Also needs to bounce back after a lifeless effort at Leopardstown (1m2f; soft to heavy).

Form: 842460-

(14)

Aprils Joy¹⁰⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: J A Heffernan| T: G P Cromwell

50/1

0-4 on the flat and made no impression when having first flat run this season. Eye-catching jockey booking just about the sole positive to highlight about her, but other than that she is best watched.

Form: 88/09-

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Ellheidi^b1³⁷⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: D P McDonogh| T: P Roche| OR: 63

80/1

Showed glimpses of promise in 2018 for former stable but didn't build on that once switched to handicaps. Returns to maiden company on Irish debut for new stable. Should appreciate ease in grade but market likely to be best guide to his chances.

Form: 27/5739-

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Enquire Within

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: R Coakley| T: Miss M McGuinness

150/1

Excelebration filly who was unsold for €7,500 as a yearling. Related to 1m AW winner Mori Yoshinari. Makes racecourse debut and is first runner for yard since racing resumed. Likely to need the experience though so can be opposed.

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(15)

Liguria^h1²³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: M A Enright| T: E Lynam

80/1

Showed minor promise when seventh on debut at the Curragh (1m; soft) at the backend of last season. Wears a first-time hood and steps up a furlong in trip which offers hope for improvement. Place claims at best.

Form: 7-

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Marvel Fan⁹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: C T Keane| T: A J Martin

40/1

Makes flat debut after previously racing over jumps. Showed plenty of ability in that sphere and starts off at a low level on the level so is definitely one to consider. Interest heightened in him with the booking of top jockey.

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Nan Yehi²²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: G P Halpin| T: K Prendergast| OR: 72

13/2

Five-race maiden but is consistent and has shown more ability than most in the field. Last seen when runner-up to Maria Christina at Naas (1m4f; heavy) in November. Likely to meet different ground conditions now but should play a leading role.

Form: 44522-

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Rafiah⁸⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: D Queally

200/1

Showed very little when 13th of 14 on debut at Dundalk (1m; standard) in February 2018. Not seen since so has an 845-day absence to defy as she has first start for new connections. Difficult to make any sort of case for.

Form: 0/

Forecasts

Liquid Luck (13/8), Winner Takes Itall (15/8), Shamiyan (9/2), Nan Yehi (13/2), Yenillik (12/1), Marvel Fan (40/1), Aprils Joy (50/1), Scherzando (66/1), Ellheidi (80/1), Liguria (80/1), Dreal Deal (100/1), Punters Poet (150/1), Enquire Within (150/1), Rafiah (200/1), Orlov (250/1)

This has the look of weak contest, and therefor a chance is taken on WINNER TAKES ITALL who returns to this code for the first time in almost two years. However, if he reproduces the form he showed when behind the likes of Somerset Maugham & Falcon Eight he could be a hard horse to beat. The danger looks to be Shamiyan who showed definite improvement from his debut effort and should be bang there if able to do so again, while the form of Liquid Luck's debut second at Dundalk is also worth highlight despite the fact it was a weak race. Also worth mentioning are both Scherzando and Ellheidi who are having their first starts for new yards, while Marvel Fan is worth a market check.