21:00 Dundalk
Friday 24 March 2017
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- 4YO plus  |  1m  |  Standard  |  14 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 21:01Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 40.89s
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Second in an apprentice handicap over C&D last week, raised 2lb for that effort. Isn't always the most consistent but cannot be discounted.
Filly showed improved effort on second start for this yard over C&D in apprentice contest a fortnight ago when hitting the frame, off the same mark she is entitled to be on the premises once more.
Won over C&D in September from a 1lb higher rating, generally consistent in six runs since then and cannot be ruled out on these terms.
Infrequent winner on this surface but she ran her best race of four this season here over the mile in October. Refused to race when last turned up in January, which must rank as a big concern.
Ran a decent race in a mile maiden event earlier this month and, on that evidence, could have a big say now back in a handicap if settling better.
Former C&D winner, was a bit disappointing on stable debut in an apprentice contest over this trip a fortnight ago. Needs to bounce back.
Mare remains a lightly-raced maiden on turf after four starts. Makes AW debut here for new trainer, market may be best guide to expectations.
Remains a maiden after 19 outings, first run for this yard having been off since October and from reduced mark wouldn't take an enormous leap of faith to see him involved.
Consistent performer, just 1lb higher than when beaten a neck over C&D on penultimate start and with Smullen booked, has every chance.
Unable to plunder a win in six starts in Britain since his last run here in December. They were all low-grade contests and hard to forecast a win on return to this venue, despite trainer's good form.
Not beaten far in C&D apprentice contest latest and showing some encouraging signs of late, bit more needed however.
Scored a quick C&D double in March 2015, though unable to add to tally in a dozen outings since. Beaten around 5L in apprentice contest a fortnight ago (World's Greatest ahead).
Fluffed his lines and gave up all chance coming out of the stalls when last spotted in November, 14-race maiden on the AW and first reserve here.
Won a 1m2f handicap off a mark of 51 on penultimate start here in November, 5lb higher if getting in as second reserve.
Non-Runners
3
(10)
The Dancing Lord35
Weight: 9-11|Â Â Age: 8
T: L P Cusack  J: Rachael Blackmore
NR
8
(9)
Purple Party14
Weight: 9-0|Â Â Age: 4
T: J Larkin  J: C J McGovern
NR
17
French Quarter176
Weight: 8-8|Â Â Age: 5
T: P W Flynn  J: Reserve 3
NR
Forecasts
Tennesse Waltz (7/2), Elusive Approach (5/1), Black Agnes (7/1), Manorov (8/1), Set To Fire (10/1), Purple Party (10/1), Roter Baron (11/1), Three Majors (12/1), World's Greatest (12/1), Captain K (12/1), Our Max (14/1), Annagassan (14/1), The Dancing Lord (14/1), Shelbe (25/1), Sister Slew (33/1), Ebony Princess (50/1), French Quarter (50/1)
TENNESSEE WALTZ has been fairly consistent of late and is just 1lb higher than when narrowly going down over C&D two starts back. The booking of Smullen might well turn out to be worth more than that minimum weight increase and he can take the finale. Elusive Approach was an eye-catcher in maiden company last time out and can be given a fair claim on these terms of getting off the mark. Black Agnes, second in an apprentice contest a week ago, will have a chance if replicating that run while filly World's Greatest was also noted in apprentice company a fortnight ago and is respected off the same mark here. Manorov scored here in September off a higher mark and has generally been consistent since, ensuring he completes the shortlist.
- Tennesse Waltz
- Elusive Approach
- Manorov
Prize Money
1st: €5,535.002nd: €1,711.003rd: €810.004th: €360.005th: €135.00
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