14:45 Gowran Park
Sunday 5 May 2019
All13:4014:1014:4515:2015:5516:3017:0517:35
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap
- 3YO plus  |  1m  |  Yielding (Good in Places)  |  12 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:45Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 41.60s
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Horse A-Z
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Disappointed in a very strong race at Newmarket on her final start for Richard Fahey last October having proved progressive in winning two from her previous three. Highly promising second on stable and Irish debut and extra furlong a bonus.
Proving highly consistent and continued last season's good form with a couple of close placed efforts over 7f here and 6.5f at Limerick. Handles the conditions and stays this trip so likely to be competitive again.
Winner at Galway last September in heavy ground by taking apart a 16-runner handicap to win by 7L off a 16lb lower mark. Very disappointing in subsequent two starts and may continue to struggle off revised mark on her return.
Ran on well to lead in the final furlong when getting off the mark at Fairyhouse on debut before being well below that at Dundalk last year. More needed on handicap and season debut but could be a big improver.
Seasoned handicapper who has five career wins and handles these conditions well. Won at the Galway Festival last season but she remains 6lb higher than her last mark and others likely better handicapped.
Showed plenty when runner-up on debut for this yard last season and improved to win a Curragh maiden next time. Her form was consistent afterwards barring when struggling at Royal Ascot. Interesting on return and she remains lightly-raced.
Started the season in grand style by landing a Leopardstown 7f handicap before winning a 16-runner 7f handicap at Gowran Park. Improved again when a neck second over 1m0.5f at Cork and remains a mare on the up. Leading contender.
Daughter of Smart Strike. Three wins from 18 starts in France and now makes Irish, stable and season debut. Hard to weigh up but looks like she'll need to improve off this current mark.
Won two of her first three starts when trained by Tim Easterby last season but started to struggle in handicaps. Down 2lb for stable and season debut but question whether a first try at this far will suit.
C&D winner who goes very well at this track. Last win though came off 11lb lower and has struggled in two starts since including over 7f here on season reappearance. Others better handicapped.
Filly by Tamayuz out of a Giant's Causeway mare progressed in four starts last year taking an AW claiming maiden before a narrow third on handicap debut. Has more to offer but different conditions and a tougher on race on her return.
Sole win was gained at Bellewstown and versatile as regards trip and ground. Well handicapped on best of form but below that on two runs this season and will need to be at her best in this company.
Forecasts
Annie Fior (7/2), Crotchet (7/2), Thiswaycadeaux (8/1), Dubai Rainbow (17/2), Honor Oak (9/1), Angels (9/1), Wisdom Mind (10/1), Dramatise (10/1), Passing Trade (12/1), Tuamhain (20/1), Grande Vadrouille (28/1), Gentil J (33/1)
A competitive race where Joseph O'Brien races four including clear chances with the consistent Wisdom Mind and Crotchet, while Dramatise should be noted in the betting. Thiswaycadeaux has a lot going for her as well but the in-form and improving mare ANNIE FIOR remains one very much to keep on the right side of this season.
- Annie Fior
- Crotchet
- Thiswaycadeaux
Prize Money
1st: €15,375.002nd: €4,750.003rd: €2,250.004th: €1,000.005th: €375.00
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