18:00 Leopardstown

Wednesday 3 April 2019

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Leopardstown Summer Pass Handicap

Off time: 18:03 | Winning time: 1m 32.27s

(17)

I Am Superman¹⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: L F Roche| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 79

11/4

Bumped into some smart rivals in three unsuccessful maidens last season culminating in a sixth of 20 at Leopardstown. Unexposed for handicap debut.

Form: 256-

(7)

Mary Salome¹⁸²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: W J Lee| T: Madeleine Tylicki| OR: 79

12/1

Much improved effort on second start when second of 20 at the Curragh and progressed again to win her third start at the same venue. Clearly has plenty of potential and rates one of the likely sorts here.

Form: 621-

(6)

Chamrousse^v¹⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Nathan Crosse⁽⁷⁾| T: W McCreery| OR: 78| BF

16/1

Placed in last three of four maidens as a two-year-old and although the last run was slightly disappointing as favourite she is bred to improve this season.

Form: 5233-

(16)

Merricourt¹⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 78

10/1

Attained a decent level of form at two with two sixths in big field maidens the last twice. Handicaps should present better opportunities but handicap mark not obviously lenient.

Form: 366-

(10)

Barend Boy¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Chris Hayes| T: R O'Brien| OR: 77

20/1

Won a Lingfield handicap on good to firm last July but suffered a run of defeats under previous handler Hugo Palmer. 13th of 16 on recent stable bow suggests still one to steer clear of.

Form: 18075-0

(4)

Madam Seamstress⁴^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 70

11/2

After largely underwhelming two-year-old campaign she landed a shock 25/1 win last week in a 23-runner 5f Navan handicap. Runs here under a 6lb penalty before reassessment and every chance she can go close again.

Form: 707-1

(8)

Royal Court¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D O'Brien| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 76

8/1

Yet to win but placed in five of seven starts to date so certainly has ability and a consistency about him. Belatedly starts out in handicaps here and wouldn't think this mark is overly harsh.

Form: 23-3224

(12)

Winiata¹⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Shane Kelly⁽³⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 76| D

20/1

Nice winner of 6½f Limerick maiden last October but subsequently could only muster eighth of 11 in a nursery here. 3lb lower now and still has time on her side but others still preferred.

Form: 318-

(15)

Jered Maddox⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: O J Orr⁽³⁾| T: D Marnane| OR: 75| BF

12/1

Good second in second start at Dundalk led to him being made favourite there next but disappointed in finishing midfield. More needed here if he's to get involved.

Form: 4-27

(3)

Scotts Honor^h²²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J M Oxx| OR: 75

8/1

Promising debut at the Curragh here last season not really built on although fair sixth in last start. Yard merger so now in different hands but much more needed.

Form: 396-

(14)

Syrena¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Crosse⁽⁵⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 74

14/1

Didn't really progress as expected last year and last of seven at Dundalk on reappearance does little to inspire confidence.

Form: 53337-7

(1)

Carrie's Vision¹⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 73

20/1

Won a Yarmouth maiden on her debut but didn't really improve from that in two subsequent outings in that sphere. Similar story so far in handicaps and needs to take a step forward now for new yard.

Form: 046259-

(9)

Sakura²²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 71

25/1

5f Navan winner for Ger Lyons last season before coming unstuck in two nurseries. Lower mark for new yard but a bit to prove nonetheless.

Form: 3149-

(2)

Nakakande¹⁷⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Ben Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: K Thornton| OR: 70| BF

33/1

Yet to add to sole win for former trainer but following a disappointing run over a mile was better back at 6f and 7f latterly. Changes yard for a second time now but looks somewhat exposed.

Form: 235655-

(5)

Olympic Honour²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: C P Hoban| T: J W Nicholson| OR: 69

33/1

Well beaten in a pair of maidens last autumn. Gelded since and started out this term with a midfield effort at Dundalk. More needed.

Form: 89-6

(11)

Miacomet¹⁸⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Gary Halpin| T: J Davison| OR: 67

20/1

Improved a bit on debut when 7½L seventh of 21 to Foxtrot Liv at the Curragh before another promising effort at Naas last September. Poo run latest perhaps down to first time on AW so given a squeak now back on turf.

Form: 6760-

(18)

Red Bloodedcruiser²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Wayne Lordan| T: S Nolan| OR: 67

20/1

Gradual improvement in four starts to date culminating in fourth of 13 at Dundalk on handicap debut last month. Same mark here so has to be considered especially with further improvement possible.

Form: 707-4

(13)

Gold Jasmine¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: N G McCullagh| T: K J Condon| OR: 65| D

25/1

Second of 13 over 7f at Dundalk before getting the race in the stewards room when hampered close home. Disappointing there next time out despite just a 1lb rise but could well bounce back now switched to turf.

Form: 3440-19

Non-Runners

Ben Alexander¹⁶⁴

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: H Rogers J: Reserve 1

Aneczka¹⁵⁸

Weight: 8-8| Age: 3

T: C Cannon J: Reserve 2

Asanda¹⁹⁶

Weight: 8-7| Age: 3

T: J Feane J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

I Am Superman (11/4), Madam Seamstress (11/2), Royal Court (8/1), Scotts Honor (8/1), Merricourt (10/1), Jered Maddox (12/1), Mary Salome (12/1), Syrena (14/1), Chamrousse (16/1), Barend Boy (20/1), Winiata (20/1), Miacomet (20/1), Red Bloodedcruiser (20/1), Carrie's Vision (20/1), Asanda (20/1), Gold Jasmine (25/1), Sakura (25/1), Nakakande (33/1), Olympic Honour (33/1), Ben Alexander (33/1), Aneczka (33/1)

The form of Jim Bolger to start this season was well advertised by MADAM SEAMSTRESS' win at 25/1 just last week. This is over 2f farther but despite that and a 6lb penalty she ought to take plenty of beating and in fact this trip may suit better. Mary Salome was smart at two and rates a big danger on seasonal reappearance with Chamrousse another on the shortlist in this tricky affair.