18:05 Gowran Park
Wednesday 9 May 2018
All17:3518:0518:3519:0519:3520:0520:35
Paulstown Handicap
- 3YO only | 7f | Soft to Heavy | 16 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 18:07 | Winning time: 1m 34.66s
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Not a bad effort at Dundalk in February but some moderate efforts around that and was well beaten at Cork when last seen. Plenty to prove here in terms of well being and ability to handle the ground.
Showed promise on more then one occasion last year and went very close to breaking her duck at Fairyhouse in September. Two lesser efforts after than but chances if refreshed after her winter break, with trip likely to suit.
Almost pulled off a 100/1 shock at Dundalk in November and showed that to be no fluke with a similar effort back there on her next start. Clearly has ability but ability to handle likely soft ground is a question.
Yet to win in eight starts but has been in mainly good form at Dundalk over the winter, although very disappointing on final start when given a solid chance at the weights in a claimer. Bit to prove now.
Found some form (seemingly from nowhere) when a winner at Dundalk on his first start this year, seemingly much improved for the winter break. Seemed to handle soft ground last year and may just be a much improved horse this time around.
Not seen out until September as a 2-y-o, suggesting he was rather backwards, but showed a bit of ability in three starts and no surprise at all if he left that form well behind now going handicapping. Market will give a clue.
Showed ability on her first start at Listowel last year but not so good in two subsequent efforts. Goes into handicaps on a low mark this year and in good hands, so may well do much better. One to keep an eye on in the market.
Bits and pieces of ability in three runs last year, improved to finish a close fourth on handicap debut at Leopardstown last month and now tries new headgear. May have a bit of temperament but will improve, and yard going very well.
First start for new yard (formerly with Lee Smyth), showed little first four starts but improved dramatically for cheekpieces (retained here) on final start last year. Different headgear and tongue tie given a go now. Not out of it.
Well beaten first three starts but well backed on handicap debut at Cork last month but didn't really improve and was well beaten at the finish. May be more to come but there needs to be, and questions to answer now.
Well beaten all three starts to date and although she now goes handicapping, giving her a more realistic chance, she can't be backed until showing a bit more.
Had shown a bit more on his final start of last year and turned that promise into a win on his first start of this campaign, making all and finding plenty for pressure at Cork. Up 6lb but still looks on a fair mark and the follow-up a possibility.
No win in 14 starts and looks fully exposed as modest already. Has shown ability on the sand at Dundalk but may well find others improving last her here.
Well beaten at big prices on her three starts last year and although she's likely to do better no going handicapping (and upped in trip), will only be of interest if the market speaks in her favour.
Went close in a first-time tongue tie at Dundalk last November but that's by far the highlight of his nine-race career so far, and he was well beaten (although favourite) over this C&D last year. Plenty to prove at present.
Only a modicum of promise in three starts last season and looked in need of much further. Plenty to do on her handicap debut here.
Non-Runners
17
Hey Pretty16
Weight: 8-6| Age: 3
T: J C McConnell J: Reserve 1
NR
Forecasts
Playa Blanca (7/2), Marmalade N Toast (7/2), Scorpion Black (4/1), Viscount Wilson (7/1), Miss Zizi (12/1), Dream Of Words (14/1), Premier League (14/1), Downtown Diva (16/1), Mojambo (20/1), Cantstoptherock (20/1), Bonnie Baugh (20/1), Feisty Katerina (25/1), Venus Starr (33/1), Flamin Audi (33/1), Hey Pretty (33/1), La Baule (40/1), Greengage (50/1)
This looks wide open and cases can be made for a few. MARMALADE N TOAST looks the type to keep improving this year and is taken to follow up his recent Cork victory. Market support for the unexposed Viscount Wilson would need to be heeded, and the new headgear might eke out a bit more improvement from Scorpion Black. At a bigger price, Flamin Audi is worth a second look.
- Marmalade N Toast
- Scorpion Black
- Flamin Audi
Prize Money
1st: €7,700.002nd: €2,388.003rd: €1,138.004th: €513.005th: €200.00
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