17:45 Curragh

Friday 10 July 2020

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Sky Bet Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

Off time: 17:47 | Winning time: 2m 45.12s

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(5)

Cache Queen⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: C T Keane| T: A McGuinness| OR: 65

11/2

Doesn't win often but usually runs her respectable race. Came on well when second of 13 in 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap last time. Up 1lb but versatile trip wise and holds strong claims off top weight.

Form: 3225-52

(10)

For Your Eyes¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: R Coakley| T: J C McConnell| OR: 65

16/1

Remains a maiden after 12 starts and didn't really offer much on stable debut when beaten 9L in 1m4f Limerick handicap last month. Off the same mark in this and losing run is likely to continue.

Form: 35520-6

(9)

Charle Brune²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: P A Harnett⁽⁷⁾| T: T Shanahan| OR: 63

20/1

Had been well beaten on his first handful of starts on the Flat but outran 66/1 odds when 1L fourth in Fairyhouse handicap (1m4f) last time. Off the same mark in this and could be potentially dangerous.

Form: 00504

(3)

Loingseoir⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: G M Ryan⁽⁵⁾| T: M C Grassick| OR: 62

33/1

Best effort came on second start and even that was modest. Didn't look at home on handicap debut when 14L 10th at Fairyhouse (1m2f). Likely to be more of the same in this contest too.

Form: 06-00

(4)

Ballydrislane^t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: K J Leonard| T: R K Watson| OR: 59

25/1

Failing to build on promising handicap debut in the winter and was a one-paced fifth in 1m5f Sligo handicap on latest start. No respite in the handicap so others are preferred.

Form: 70950-5

(18)

Swelltime¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: G F Carroll| T: J G Murphy| OR: 59| D

9/2

Only win came in 1m4f Fairyhouse handicap a year ago and not gone on since, including in 1m4f Galway handicap when last seen on the Flat. Fared better over hurdles since but current Flat form needs a marked step up.

Form: 000150-

(1)

Grove Hill^t⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: J M Sheridan⁽⁷⁾| T: J McAuley| OR: 58

9/1

Still has only won one race to date but improved form significantly last time when 2L third at Fairyhouse (1m2f) five days ago. Quickly turned out but is off a 1lb lighter mark. Contender.

Form: 4368-03

(16)

Mithmaar^p1,t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: James J Doyle| T: D Hogan| OR: 58

13/2

Maiden who is gradually getting better with racing. Improved once more when only a narrow third in 1m6f Bellewstown handicap and is still well treated for this. One to note in the market.

Form: 046U53

(14)

Tenth Amendment^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: C J McGovern⁽³⁾| T: K H Clarke| OR: 58| D

25/1

Hasn't won in over two years and not particularly threatening to end it at present. Latest 6L 12th in 1m2f Leopardstown handicap demands more in this company.

Form: 1850/9-0

(15)

Oromo^t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: R C Colgan| T: K Thornton| OR: 54| D

17/2

Running very well since the resumption of racing, and made it two wins from his last two starts when impressive winner of 1m5f Fairyhouse handicap last month. Up 6lb but still may be capable of more off higher mark.

Form: 2537-11

(17)

Pour Sioux¹¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: M A Enright| T: Miss H McLoughlin| OR: 54

50/1

Unplaced in five outings on the flat for Gordon Elliott, with best effort coming at Roscommon last August. Tailed off in 2m hurdle at Limerick on latest start and makes very little appeal on return to this sphere.

Form: 00587-

(12)

Allora Yeats^v⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: M A Gallagher| T: Miss K Brown| OR: 51

9/2

Has turned a new lease of life since the resumption of racing, culminating with victory in 1m6f Bellewstown handicap eight days ago. Only up 3lb for that and holds leading claims.

Form: 08V431

(21)

Beat Of The Sea¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: S Foley| T: S Fahey| OR: 48

22/1

Busy mare who remains a maiden on the flat. Not a factor in 2m Tramore maiden last August and well held in two hurdle starts since. Faces tough task on return to this company.

Form: 60/0094-

(6)

Mademoiselle Penny¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: L F Roche| T: P J Flynn| OR: 48| CD

12/1

Not beaten far on the AW at Dundalk in March and was nearest the finish when 9L fifth in 2m handicap hurdle at Tipperary last month. Returns to the Flat with some place claims.

Form: 34045-8

(8)

Shes Gold^p1¹⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: R P Whelan| T: T Mullins| OR: 46

40/1

Generally poor maiden in both spheres and regressing even worse as of late. No show when beaten 33L on latest Flat start at Dundalk (1m4f) in February and makes very limited appeal in this.

Form: 08000-0

(2)

Castle Chase^b1³²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: J G Coogan| OR: 45

40/1

Lightly raced for his age. Hadn't been showing much but ran more encouragingly when 5L fifth in 2m Tramore handicap in August. Not seen since however and has changed hands. May need this.

Form: 090605-

(20)

Match My Fire^b³¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: R P Cleary| T: N Slevin| OR: 45| D

40/1

Becoming well held in most recent starts and culminated time with previous trainer with 38L defeat at Down Royal (1m4f) last August. Absent since and switched handlers. Not good enough.

Form: 606760-

Non-Runners

(19)

Reddiac²³

Weight: 9-9| Age: 4

T: H De Bromhead J: W M Lordan

(13)

Final Endeavour¹⁶

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: H Rogers J: Reserve 1

(7)

The Abbey¹¹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 7

T: G Elliott J: Reserve 2

(11)

Indian Eye⁸

Weight: 8-10| Age: 5

T: J P Fahey J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Allora Yeats (9/2), Swelltime (9/2), Cache Queen (11/2), Mithmaar (13/2), Oromo (17/2), Grove Hill (9/1), Reddiac (10/1), Mademoiselle Penny (12/1), The Abbey (14/1), For Your Eyes (16/1), Charle Brune (20/1), Final Endeavour (20/1), Beat Of The Sea (22/1), Tenth Amendment (25/1), Ballydrislane (25/1), Loingseoir (33/1), Indian Eye (33/1), Castle Chase (40/1), Shes Gold (40/1), Match My Fire (40/1), Pour Sioux (50/1)

A tough handicap in which plenty can stake a claim, preference is for MITHMAAR to build on his recent promise. The maiden has gradually got the hang of things with each start and with the application of headgear for the first time, looks to have found a golden opportunity by his shrewd trainer. Allora Yeats was ahead of him on his latest start and only goes up 3lb for that so is likely to be the main danger once more, while the likes of top weight Cache Queen, Oromo and Charle Brune all arguably ran career bests last time but will need slightly more once again if to get their head in front in this.