19:05 Leopardstown

Thursday 14 June 2018

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Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 19:07 | Winning time: 1m 30.74s

(4)

Ardhoomey^t¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 104

11/1

Gained reward for some creditable efforts when winning 5f Listed race at the Curragh on return, but below that form when only sixth of 9 in Group 2 Greenlands Stakes there last time. This trip arguably stretches him.

Form: 6365-16

(8)

Fas^t1¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Declan McDonogh| T: E Lynam| OR: 107

25/1

Followed a Listed win at Chantilly with a Group 3 success at that course at the start of last season, but not beaten a rival in three subsequent starts, latest his debut for Eddie Lynam. Tongue tied now, but something to prove.

Form: 4/1107-9

(1)

Medicine Jack¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Gary Carroll| T: G M Lyons| OR: 98

14/1

Better than ever when winning in the mud at Naas on his return to action, and bounced back from a poor run when third over 7f at Gowran last time. Steps up in class, but can't be ruled out.

Form: 37/5-103

(2)

Mr Scarlet²⁶³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 100

40/1

Best effort in truncated 2017 campaign when good fifth in Royal Ascot's Commonwealth Cup behind Caravaggio. Not at that level yet this season, but did have excuses for a poor run last time.

Form: 635920-

(6)

Smash Williams^t¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 104

9/2

Looked a smart prospect when winning first two starts, but not progressed as expected. Back to near best when 3¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Merchant Navy in Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh last time, though, and claims if staying longer trip.

Form: 86-2835

(5)

True Valour^p1¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Chris Hayes| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 107| D

7/4

Best effort last year when beaten ½l in 1m Group 2 here in October. Has finished third in Group 3 events on both starts this season, and leading claims with cheekpieces fitted for all shorter trip isn't ideal.

Form: 1927-33

(3)

Full Moon¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: D O'Brien| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 93

5/1

Dundalk winner in April, and improved on earlier turf efforts when second to London Icon in minor event at Navan (1m) last time. Still unexposed given conditions, and should do better still.

Form: 34-2162

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 20p in the pound

Non-Runners

(7)

St Patrick's Day²⁸⁵

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: A P O'Brien J: Seamie Heffernan

Forecasts

St Patrick's Day (5/4), True Valour (7/4), Smash Williams (9/2), Full Moon (5/1), Ardhoomey (11/1), Medicine Jack (14/1), Fas (25/1), Mr Scarlet (40/1)

St Patrick's Day is the headline horse, being a winning brother to Triple-Crown hero American Pharoah and making his debut here for Aidan O'Brien, but he's passed over in favour of recent Epsom third TRUE VALOUR, who has better form in the book. Ardhoomey would appeal more over shorter, while Smash Williams got back on track to some degree last time, and has place claims with 7f looking within his compass.