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Friday 23 June 2017

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Ballyduane Stud Handicap (50-80)

Off time: 19:11 | Winning time: 1m 43.45s

(4)

Old Time Waltz^b³^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Anastasia O'Brien⁽³⁾| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 75

13/8

Delivered on prior promise with victory over 7f (good) at Naas on Tuesday, carries a penalty for that success but could be on the upgrade and remains very much in the mix.

Form: 40-451

(2)

Camellia Japonica^p⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Gary Carroll| T: J G Murphy| OR: 70

5/1

There or thereabouts in all three starts this season, mark continues to slide however and is another 1lb down now having been 3½L away over 7f (good) at Fairyhouse last time. No surprise should she go in soon.

Form: 67-0675

(5)

Military Hill¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Declan McDonogh| T: A McGuinness| OR: 69| D

7/1

Off the mark at the tenth time of asking in 1m claimer at Gowran Park last month on softish ground, upped in trip and in a handicap back there since was firmly put in his place. Doesn't make great appeal now off the same mark.

Form: 0-54518

(8)

Circus Ring^b1,t⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: C R King| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 78

16/1

Hasn't beaten a rival home in previous two starts, though did win off a mark of 71 over 7f on the AW at Dundalk in March. Blinkers go on first-time now but has plenty to prove on previous turf form.

Form: 6-31760

(3)

The Lords Walk⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J P Fahey| OR: 67

4/1

Seven-race maiden but was competitive over C&D six days ago off this mark and can be in the mix again now seemingly, especially if ready to build on that effort.

Form: 08-3373

(6)

Moral Fibre^p1,t⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: E J McNamara| T: J G Fitzgerald| OR: 75

50/1

Cost just €23,000 but Henrythenavigator gelding still has a likeable pedigree, was beaten a dozen lengths over C&D last weekend, first-time cheekpieces are added here and cannot be completely overlooked on handicap bow. Market check is advised.

Form: 866

(7)

Avalanche⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: K J Leonard⁽⁵⁾| T: T J O'Mara| OR: 64| D

13/2

Stayed on well to win over extended mile at Cork on Sunday, he has been raised 4lb for that ¾L success but it doesn't appear excessive and shouldn't rule out another good run.

Form: 7630-31

(1)

Intense Stylist^b¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: K P Moriarty⁽⁷⁾| T: A Moriarty| OR: 63

20/1

Remains a maiden after 21 starts and while often hitting the frame in the past, her three runs this term have not been up to scratch. Switch back to handicaps from maiden should enhance credentials but probably playing for place money at best.

Form: 527-056

Forecasts

Old Time Waltz (13/8), The Lords Walk (4/1), Camellia Japonica (5/1), Avalanche (13/2), Military Hill (7/1), Circus Ring (16/1), Intense Stylist (20/1), Moral Fibre (50/1)

It may prove wisest to take the hint that OLD TIME WALTZ is turned out quickly under a penalty having scored in decisive fashion at Naas on Tuesday. That was an improved effort and the War Front filly looked the best horse in the race from a good way out. She can remain on the upgrade by doubling up here. Avalanche is also attempting to back up a victory at Cork on Sunday and a 4lb hike shouldn't stop him giving this another good crack. Camellia Japonica should be rewarded for consistency sooner or later while The Lords Walk went well over C&D six days ago off this rating and Moral Fibre could have more to say for himself now turning out in a handicap.

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