14:55 Curragh

Sunday 14 May 2017

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Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 14:56 | Winning time: 1m 0.33s

(7)

Ardhoomey^t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 112

7/2

Close second behind Washington DC in Listed contest over this trip at Navan on reappearance last month, won a Group 2 over this C&D last autumn and is very much in the mix for this prize.

Form: 45610-2

(1)

Just Glamorous⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: K J Manning| T: R Harris| OR: 110

14/1

Progressive 3yo campaign last term peaked with Group 3 win in France over this trip in September, though finished on a low note at Chantilly subsequently. Attempted to make all at Newmarket on return to action in the Palace House Stakes but folded tamely when the race got serious, questions to answer at the moment.

Form: 18310-0

(2)

Spirit Quartz²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-8| J: Chris Hayes| T: Barry J Murphy| OR: 103

33/1

Knows how to win over this trip but is approaching the veteran stages of his career now, has couple of lengths to find with Ardhoomey on last month's Navan effort, which was his first run for this yard.

Form: 1-00674

(8)

Monsieur Joe²⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: P J Smullen| T: P T Midgley| OR: 109

14/1

Won twice last year over 5f at Newmarket and Hamilton and finished a very good second in a Listed contest in France on final start, isn't getting any younger however and well beaten off on reappearance over this trip at Musselburgh last month. Looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

Form: 12412-5

(12)

Primo Uomo^t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: N G McCullagh| T: G O'Leary| OR: 104

6/1

Progressive handicapper was seeking a four-timer when stepping out in Listed company at Navan over this trip 20 days ago, finished an honourable third just ¾L behind Ardhoomey and is respected on that effort, though likely form will stack up.

Form: 931-113

(5)

Sir Robert Cheval²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Adam Beschizza| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 101

10/1

Impressive handicap winner at Newbury last month over this trip off a mark of 97, wasn't fully extended there and merits his chance in this line-up.

Form: 30300-1

(11)

Willytheconqueror³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: M Dwyer| T: W R Muir| OR: 104

12/1

Capable sprinter, he started his season with fair run behind Muthmir at Bath last month, beaten 2L over this trip. Interesting that trainer elects to come across for this contest and is one to monitor in the betting.

Form: 73424-3

(6)

Acapulco^h1,t¹⁹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: D O'Brien| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 107

11/8

Lightly-raced American filly is having her first start since leaving Wesley Ward to join the ranks at Ballydoyle. Connections have been careful with her and she is a potential superstar. Wears hood for the first time, with tongue strap back on. The class act in the field.

Form: 312/116-

(3)

Ostatnia^v²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: W J Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 90

20/1

Mare has proved herself quite a useful sprinter and represents a yard enjoying a strong run of things lately but she needs to improve dramatically to win in this field.

Form: 1432-40

Non-Runners

(10)

Encore d'Or³⁰

Weight: 9-5| Age: 5

T: R M H Cowell J: S Foley

(9)

Rural Celebration¹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 6

T: K A Ryan J: Gary Carroll

(4)

Shrill²³

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: R M H Cowell J: Declan McDonogh

Forecasts

Acapulco (11/8), Ardhoomey (7/2), Primo Uomo (6/1), Encore d'Or (8/1), Sir Robert Cheval (10/1), Willytheconqueror (12/1), Monsieur Joe (14/1), Just Glamorous (14/1), Ostatnia (20/1), Spirit Quartz (33/1), Rural Celebration (33/1), Shrill (33/1)

A race that seems to revolve the talented ACAPULCO, her supreme 2yo form would entitle her to win this contest readily, but she has not been without problems since. She's having her first start since leaving Wesley Ward to join the Ballydoyle team and is in foal to Galileo. Getting weight from her chief rivals, she should take plenty beating in this contest. Group 2 winner Ardhoomey looks the principle danger, having run an excellent race over this trip at Navan on reappearance, form that also brings Spirit Quartz and Primo Uomo into the mix. Support for Encore d'Or or Willytheconqueror would be interesting while Just Glamourous could be a player if regaining the form of last summer.