13:05 Navan
Saturday 1 June 2019
All12:3513:0513:3514:1014:4515:2015:55
Come Racing Saturday 8th June Handicap (45-65)
- 3YO plus | 5f 164y | Good to Yielding | 22 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:05 | Winning time: 1m 12.51s
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Yet to win in 13 starts but wasn't beaten far in a 6f Dundalk claimer two starts ago. Has form that puts him close but others more compelling.
Placed twice here in the autumn for Noel Meade, but has been struggling for form since. Signs of a revival at Tipperary latest however and back at this happy hunting ground he could make the frame.
Winner on the AW at Dundalk previously but well held when making no impression in four starts on turf including on seasonal debut when ninth of 15 at Thirsk earlier this month. This is easier but not the most encouraging profile.
Eight race maiden looked to be getting close with C&D third of 21 followed by Naas second of 17 before unfortunately unseating leaving the stalls latest. Chance remains at this sort of mark and leading player here.
C&D winner last year. Scored over 6f at Dundalk in March and continued to show up well at that track before shade disappointing return here (7th of 19). Slight step up on that needed but not ruled out.
Largely appeared at the handicapper's mercy after winning at the Curragh last season but handicap slid sufficiently since to mark him out as of some interest if ready on return.
A close third in a Dundalk maiden was the pick of his efforts for trainer Jessica Harrington. Not beaten far when running well in defeat in first two starts for new connections but starting to look pretty exposed after latest eighth of 13.
Wins have come over 7f and 1m in the past but latest second of 19 here over 5f showed sprinting does now seem to suit. Same mark so has leading claims although draw limits potential tactics.
In decent form earlier in the year at Dundalk including a 7f win in March but his turf form is less compelling as shown when struggling at Sligo latest.
Form tailed off last year and based on four non-descript 2019 starts the evidence is stacking up that he is slowing down quite rapidly now.
Only won once in 24 for previous connections but fast-finishing third (neck behind Takeachancejimmy) latest on stable debut very promising over 5f. Step up in trip helps here and claims now very sound.
Off the track for more than two years so for all he was running well when last seen he is a highly risky proposition.
Little positives found in first three starts in maidens and similar struggle on handicap bow at Sligo (10th of 14). Blinkers added now.
Fifth of 18 at Cork and prior sixth of 16 at Fairyhouse last summer entitle him to respect here. Off for nine months since so that obviously the doubt and market could help here.
Well held in three starts before showing improved form on handicap debut over C&D last month when a close fifth of 21. Can improve again so looks one of the more likely sorts.
13-race maiden placed twice for Charles O'Brien on AW but starts out for new connections with more than enough to prove on turf.
Eight-race maiden, yet to really threaten the judge. Back from a lengthy absence he again struggled on return at the Curragh and makes little appeal here.
Showed little in maidens before ninth of 13 on handicap bow at Sligo on return. Much improvement needed but open to at least some.
Placed three time as two for Amy Murphy in the UK and once for this yard. Sixth of 14 at Sligo latest a fair effort but one which must be improved upon to make the frame.
17-race maiden, mostly seen plying his trade on the AW at Dundalk and remains without success in six below par starts on turf. Hard to make a case for him on form to hand.
10-race maiden who remains without success in eight starts on turf. Well beaten when making no impression in three starts this month. Still looking no nearer to a breakthrough success.
Filly for whom the positives were few last year, including a couple of starts around here. Seasonal bow when eighth of 19 here however not without positives so has a squeak for a place.
Forecasts
Teddy Boy (5/1), Art Of Unity (7/1), Fanny Blankers (8/1), Takeachancejimmy (9/1), Rag Tatter (9/1), Straffan (9/1), Jungle Jungle (10/1), Bellick (10/1), Brave Display (10/1), Canford Art (14/1), Beau Rocko (16/1), Al Batal (16/1), Associate Rock (20/1), Florida's King (20/1), Son Of Coach House (20/1), Three Angels (25/1), Iseebreeze (25/1), Louth Lion (25/1), Gala N Dandy (25/1), Baile An Roba (33/1), Chillie Billie (33/1), My Good Brother (33/1)
An improved effort on stable debut latest is encouragement enough to side with RAG TATTER here even though he was slightly behind Takeachancejimmy there (neck to find). The pair of them have sound claims and also of appeal is Teddy Boy who should go well providing there are no repeats of his latest misdemeanour.
- Rag Tatter
- Takeachancejimmy
- Teddy Boy
Prize Money
1st: €6,160.002nd: €1,910.003rd: €910.004th: €410.005th: €160.00
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