16:15 Cork
Wednesday 3 October 2018
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- 3YO plus  |  1m 100y  |  Good (Good to Firm in Places)  |  17 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:16Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 47.7s
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Ten races this season without success and well over a year since his last win at Limerick off this mark. Latest fifth of 16 at Listowel a decent effort on heavy ground but others still make more appeal.
Claimed out of Jessica Harrington's yard after winning impressively over 1m2½f. Handicapper hit her with 15lb hike for that and seen little of her in two runs since. Hooded now but overall she is hard to see as well treated.
Tried over a variety of trips since 7½f win at Bellewstown earlier in the season without success. 5lb lower than that win now and slightly better latest dropped to 6f at Fairyhouse (sixth). Not totally ruled out.
Promise in first three handicaps over 6½ and 7f before seemingly bogged down on soft over 7½f latest at Roscommon. Given time since and back on favoured ground here she is very much one to consider with a step up looking likely to suit.
All four wins have come over 6½f although he kept on pretty well over 7f on bottomless ground latest when a remote third at Listowel. This trip has to be a big concern.
15-race maiden finished midfield latest at Killarney after a couple of decent efforts beforehand at Cork. Not the sort to be confident in especially with such a high draw.
Won first time out in heavy ground at Leopardstown and ran decent races the next twice before slightly below par at Bellewstown. Had a break which may suit but won just two of his 55 races.
Now some 15lb lower than 1m1½f Bellewstown success last season but that due to poor form this season. Midfield at Listowel latest on one of her better runs but still hard to be optimistic overall.
Nine-race maiden shaped with promise on a couple of occasions in early season handicaps. Not performed in two recent runs but those both on heavy ground. Lone run on a quick surface was positive so much better expected now.
1m2f Roscommon win last season now a distant memory after a bleak 2018 campaign. Distant sevenths the last twice the best he's managed and again it's tough to be optimistic.
Beaten a combined 100L in three starts for this yard to date. 20lb below last win of a 2016 hat-trick now but no evidence that he retains that ability.
Close fourth at Gowran Park latest on heavy ground her best effort since debut third. Quicker surface suits just as well and has to be considered one of the more likely with her profile suggesting improvement.
Won first time out here over C&D on heavy ground but dismal performances in three subsequent starts including when last of 16 after a break latest at Tipperary. Hopefully fitter now and obviously return here a positive.
Gained first ever turf win at Bellewstown over 1m in penultimate start before midfield effort off 6lb higher back on favoured AW surface at Dundalk. One of the few with recent winning form so can't be ruled out.
Just over a year since her lone win (33 starts). Only once competitive in six starts to date this season when third penultimately at Killarney. Handicap mark workable but strike rate speaks for itself.
Handicap debutant has been beaten out of sight on three starts to date in maidens. Hopefully get competitive off lowly mark in this weak contest but hard to be overly confident.
Beaten 9½L into 12th of 14 on handicap debut at Dundalk after three ordinary efforts in maidens. Cheekpieces fitted and one of the least exposed but plenty to find.
Non-Runners
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Glib Speech28
Weight: 8-10|Â Â Age: 7
T: R Sweeney  J: S M Crosse
NR
19
War Ensign28
Weight: 8-9|Â Â Age: 3
T: J Halley  J: Reserve 1
NR
20
Doogan's Warren19
Weight: 8-5|Â Â Age: 3
T: M Butler  J: Reserve 2
NR
21
Baile An Roba29
Weight: 8-8|Â Â Age: 5
T: Francis Casey  J: Reserve 3
NR
Forecasts
Count Of Carabass (9/2), Bercasa (11/2), Guanabara Bay (7/1), Stormy Air (8/1), Avalanche (9/1), Aubineau (10/1), Giorni Felice (10/1), Maysonette (12/1), Intense Stylist (12/1), Glib Speech (12/1), No Way Jack (14/1), Marmalade N Toast (16/1), War Room (16/1), Dragon Girl (18/1), Palmones (20/1), War Ensign (20/1), Doogan's Warren (20/1), Country Market (33/1), Game Of Dreams (33/1), Baile An Roba (33/1), Pirate's Treasure (66/1)
Despite the big field here there are few obvious contenders. The vote goes to AUBINEAU for John Joseph Murphy and Colin Keane. She looked sure to appreciate further in a couple of Gowran handicaps before not acting on soft ground latest so could be capable of improvement here. Bercasa looks to be on the up based on her last run and has to be considered too. A return to a sound surface can see Stormy Air also involved where it matters.
- Aubineau
- Bercasa
- Stormy Air
Prize Money
1st: €6,160.002nd: €1,910.003rd: €910.004th: €410.005th: €160.00
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