17:45 Gowran Park

Friday 19 June 2020

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It's Not Rocket Science With MansionBet Handicap (50-75)

Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 1m 42.66s

(5)

Homecoming⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Colin Keane| T: R P Cody| OR: 75

14/1

Yet to win a race, but posted a couple of commendable AW efforts on her first two starts last autumn. 5-1 on her recent handicap debut when she didn't have a trouble-free run and was beaten under 5L. More needed, but not ruled out.

Form: 435-5

(10)

Ivaquestion⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 74

13/2

Improved marginally with each of his first three starts but couldn't break his duck. Not as good in both runs since, and needs a big step up on his recent Leopardstown handicap debut.

Form: 4467-9

(9)

No Days Off⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 74

14/1

Improved on his second start last season when posting a promising effort here over 7f (good). Wasn't far off that level when 3½L sixth on his handicap debut at Dundalk in December, but much more needed than we saw on his recent return from a break.

Form: 5376-0

(3)

Cara's Company²⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: C P Hoban| T: M M McNiff| OR: 70

18/1

Took a step forward with each of her first three runs, going close in the third of those at Cork (6f, yld/soft) in October. Well held on handicap debut on only subsequent start. Interesting stepped up in trip with a 3lb drop on her reappearance.

Form: 8620-

(11)

Harbanaker^t¹⁰⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Chris Hayes| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 70

20/1

There was certainly some promise from this Camacho gelding on his second and third starts, when placed over 1m and then 7f at Dundalk. Gelded since last seen in March. Could pick up some prize money, though not obviously well treated here.

Form: 8-336

(8)

Meaningful Vote^b1²³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: C D Maxwell⁽³⁾| T: J A Stack| OR: 68

7/1

Has shown improvement with each start and came good at Galway on his nursery debut when last seen in October (7f, soft/heavy; first-time cheekpieces). Up just 2lb for that and also up in trip for this return to action, but enters calculations.

Form: 7071-

(6)

Siradjan^b1¹¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: D K Weld| OR: 68

16/1

Not devoid of promise based on a couple of pieces of form, particularly his most recent run in a 7f Dundalk maiden in February. Blinkers go on for this handicap debut. Longer trip could help with improvement too, and he is not ruled out.

Form: 4-05

(7)

Sonnyboyliston²⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Ben Coen⁽³⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 68

10/3

Stepped up on his debut run when showing ability at the Curragh last September (7f, heavy). Well held on only run since. Gelded prior to this reappearance/handicap debut and looks better treated than many. Interesting.

Form: 600-

(12)

Ioronta^h¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Ross Coakley| T: J M Oxx| OR: 67

25/1

Began well at Dundalk (7f, AW) last November, but has been unable to get close to that level of form in three further runs. Drops just 1lb despite being well beaten on her reappearance. In good hands, but may have to wait for other days.

Form: 49-59

(1)

Ya Ya Baby³⁰⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 63

13/2

Posted three mildly promising runs last year over 6f-7f. Step up in trip ought to suit, and she appears reasonably treated for this handicap debut. Would be particularly interesting if money comes for her.

Form: 876-

(2)

Sideshift²³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Leigh Roche| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 62

3/1

Showed a glimmer of promise last year. Has since been gelded and doesn't look as badly treated as some in this line-up, but we probably need to see more before taking the plunge.

Form: 970-

Non-Runners

(4)

Glass Of Bubbles¹⁰

Weight: 9-9| Age: 3

T: H De Bromhead J: Ronan Whelan

Forecasts

Sideshift (3/1), Sonnyboyliston (10/3), Ya Ya Baby (13/2), Ivaquestion (13/2), Meaningful Vote (7/1), Glass Of Bubbles (12/1), No Days Off (14/1), Homecoming (14/1), Siradjan (16/1), Cara's Company (18/1), Harbanaker (20/1), Ioronta (25/1)

This doesn't look the strongest of handicaps and there is a fair degree of guesswork in terms of who will have come on most since their juvenile campaigns. However, SONNYBOYLISTON looks at least as well treated as anything else with this initial handicap mark and could be the one this time. Ya Ya Baby is another who could leave last year's form behind, while Meaningful Vote; Cara's Company and Homecoming are others who could get involved.