Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:35 | Winning time: 1m 51.72s

(2)

Christopher Robin²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: P B Beggy| T: A P O'Brien| BF

11/8

Runner-up in good ground 1m Leopardstown maiden last month, since been turned over at odds-on same trip at the Curragh. Fair claims once more.

Form: 27

(5)

Don't Do It¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Lee| T: R Tyner

66/1

Casamento gelding finished last of nine over 7f at this track 10 days ago on debut. Needs to improve considerably now.

Form: 9

(6)

Imaging

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: P J Smullen| T: D K Weld

8/1

Oasis Dream colt out of a Dubai Destination mare who has plenty going for him on pedigree and goes for some top connections. Appealing newcomer.

Form:

(1)

Liars Corner^t¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: J C McConnell

50/1

Tailed off on debut over 1m at Bellewstown last month on good ground. Should have more to offer in time, but not a betting proposition currently.

Form: 0

(4)

Meagher's Flag¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger

7/4

Runner-up both starts so far, including here over 7f on heavy ground earlier in the month. Up to the mile looks the way to go and big player.

Form: 22

(3)

The King³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington

7/2

Mastercraftsman colt who cost 140,000gns as a yearling, made just a fair start over a mile at the Curragh last month on good to firm ground and will have to handle vastly different conditions now seemingly.

Form: 5

Forecasts

Christopher Robin (11/8), Meagher's Flag (7/4), The King (7/2), Imaging (8/1), Liars Corner (50/1), Don't Do It (66/1)

MEAGHER'S FLAG improved on his debut run to be second again over 7f here this month. That experience of the track and the testing ground swings the vote in his direction, with the extra furlong looking likely to be in a positive. Christopher Robin made a fine start at Leopardstown before a backwards step next time at the Curragh, though he is still very much respected. The King could have more to offer on second start, if handling this ground, while the newcomer Imaging is worth paying attention to.