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Tipperaryraces Apprentice Handicap (45-65)

Off time: 19:15 | Winning time: 1m 40.78s

(5)

Streisand³³

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: D W O'Connor| T: T Collins| OR: 64

7/1

No better than mid-division in a trio of maidens, but those have come at Leopardstown and the Curragh, and this Mastercraftsman filly is likely to be seen to better effect now handicapping at a lowly level.

Form: 0-68

(7)

Tennessee Rose^t⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁴⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 63

3/1

Runner-up twice on turf this year for Luke McJannet (won 2-y-o AW seller for Tom Dascombe), and looks competitive on form on his debut for Adrian Keatley now. Tongue tie worn last time retained.

Form: 62-2462

(1)

Desert Dancer^p⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Gavin Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: S Lavery| OR: 61

6/1

Not discredited in soft-ground handicaps on last few starts while giving the impression she is in the handicapper's grip for the present.

Form: 057678

(6)

Glenmoore^t1³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: C J McGovern⁽²⁾| T: F Birrane| OR: 61

20/1

Didn't achieve a great deal in maidens, and failed to find any improvement on handicap debut at Galway (7f, heavy) last month. This is easier, but hard to make a case for him unless tongue tie has a dramatic effect.

Form: 00760

(9)

Bouquet Garni^p,t⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Killian Leonard| T: E J O'Grady| OR: 60

9/2

16-race maiden, but handles conditions and shaped well when fifth at Killarney (1m) on most recent outing. Should be competitive again.

Form: 023305

(2)

Bella Rua^h²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K K Hennessy⁽²⁾| T: Miss J M Lee| OR: 52

33/1

Best effort in maidens when mid-field over 7½f here on penultimate start, but fared no better on handicap debut at Galway early this month, and others look to have her measure again.

Form: 0770

(8)

Focus Well^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: T P Madden| T: S Fahey| OR: 49

12/1

Has shown some ability in varied company, and possibly stretched by trip at Tramore (1½m) on latest outing. Cheekpieces back on in place of visor she wore there.

Form: 04094

(4)

Cracking Name^t⁷⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Ross Coakley| T: P D Deegan| OR: 48

8/1

Well beaten in maidens, but showed improved form when fourth of 12 in 8.7f handicap at Cork in June. Claims if building on that effort after a 10-week break.

Form: 0-0904

(3)

D K Travel^h¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Gary Halpin| T: J Feane| OR: 48

5/1

Visored when not beaten far in handicaps at Cork and Fairyhouse earlier in the summer, and claims if refinding that form, but below form on last two starts, with a hood tried to no great effect last time.

Form: 053590

(11)

Eljaammi^t1⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: D E Hogan⁽⁴⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 48

25/1

Nearer last than first in maidens at Dundalk so far, most recently making debut for current yard, and plenty to prove now handicapping in a first-time tongue tie.

Form: 090

(10)

Frankie Cloud^h1³⁷⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Sean Davis⁽⁴⁾| T: J J Murphy| OR: 45

33/1

No impact in various company as a juvenile, and returns from more than a year on the sidelines with a hood fitted. Others preferred.

Form: 85790-

Forecasts

Tennessee Rose (3/1), Bouquet Garni (9/2), D K Travel (5/1), Desert Dancer (6/1), Streisand (7/1), Cracking Name (8/1), Focus Well (12/1), Glenmoore (20/1), Eljaammi (25/1), Bella Rua (33/1), Frankie Cloud (33/1)

STREISAND has faced stiff tasks in maidens at the Curragh on both starts this year, and could well be a different proposition now tackling lesser rivals in a handicap, with her opening mark not looking burdensome. Tennessee Rose starts out for Adrian Keatley in a winnable race and merits respect, as does longstanding maiden Bouquet Garni, who is knocking on the door at present.

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