16:05 Curragh

Sunday 26 July 2020

All13:4514:2014:5515:3016:0516:4017:1517:45

Manguard Plus Apprentice Handicap (45-75)

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 1m 18.67s

(17)

Castletownshend¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: Nathan Crosse| T: T M Walsh| OR: 75

9/1

Looks to be more exposed than most, but faring better than results are suggesting, including 3L seventh over C&D. Off the same mark but no shock if he hits the frame.

Form: 66605-7

(12)

Ducky Mallon^t²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle⁽⁴⁾| T: D Kinsella| OR: 75| CD

7/1

Has some solid form over C&D last season, and returned with good 1L defeat at Leopardstown (7f) this term. Only up 1lb so looks an obvious contender on paper.

Form: 06706-4

(11)

Aurora Eclipse^p1¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: S Corby| T: Kevin Coleman| OR: 74

40/1

Doesn't look the most game sort. Towards the rear and never nearer when down the field in C&D handicap earlier this month. Looks easy to pass over at present.

Form: 3000-80

(20)

Twenty Minutes⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: D E Sheehy| T: D English| OR: 74| D

18/1

Doesn't win that often, but looked to show signs of coming back into himself when fourth in 5f handicap here a week ago. Place claims off the same mark.

Form: 290-904

(2)

Juyush⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: Peter Fahey| OR: 73

66/1

Solo win came when trained in France and showing little in Ireland, including 7L 12th in 5f handicap at this venue last week. Makes little appeal.

Form: 16/0-000

(15)

Lincoln²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: J M Sheridan| T: D Hogan| OR: 73| D

11/1

Veteran in this sphere, and looked to be well back to himself when game winner of Fairyhouse handicap (6f) at the start of the month. Up 4lb so little bit more neeeded.

Form: 30-0031

(19)

Salt Whistle Bay³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: D W O'Connor| T: J F Levins| OR: 73

25/1

Losing run dates back over two years and regressing recently. Latest 14L defeat at Naas (7f) suggests he isn't of much interest at present.

Form: 4056-40

(4)

Benedict Roezl^b1²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: S T McCullagh| T: E Lynam| OR: 72| D

66/1

Only raced four times despite his age. Failed to go on since Dundalk victory last October, including when last of 10 at Navan (5f) this month. Bounce back required now.

Form: 51-00

(6)

Lightning Charlie^e/s²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: A J Farragher⁽⁴⁾| T: J Feane| OR: 72| D

28/1

Twice a winner on the AW at Dundalk during the winter but not as good on turf subsequently, including 5L ninth in 5f handicap here last month. More needed.

Form: 3-18109

(13)

Pulse Of Shanghai⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: A J Slattery| T: K P Cotter| OR: 72

13/2

Hasn't raced that often despite his age. Made pleasing enough return when 4L sixth in 5f handicap at this track a week ago and has top claimer on board this time. Shortlisted.

Form: 7/9412-6

(14)

Caesar's Comet^b¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: C J McGovern| T: D Hogan| OR: 69| D

12/1

Had been tumbling down the weights despite some promise and made that count with narrow victory at Leopardstown (7f) ten days ago. Back in trip but 9lb hike suggests handicapper isn't giving respite now.

Form: 47-6041

(5)

Edessann¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: S M Crosse| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 69| D

4/1

Already trained by three different trainers in short career, but this handler seemed to get the best out of him when winning at Cork (6f) this month. Up 8lb but top claimer on board.

Form: 00-9271

(1)

Art Of Unity³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: O McSweeney⁽⁷⁾| T: J Feane| OR: 66

28/1

Doesn't win that often but won off 1lb higher mark at Hamilton last year. Very poor 13th at Naas (5f) latest but is handicapped to go well sooner rather than later.

Form: 7408-50

(21)

Trueba²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Ms N A Kane⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 66| D

15/2

Latest win came at Dundalk during the winter but can be in and out. Couldn't back up good second two starts ago when midfield at Leopardstown (1m) last time. Drops back to 6f with some appeal.

Form: 47-1727

(18)

Ellheidi²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: C G O'Dwyer⁽⁷⁾| T: P Roche| OR: 64

40/1

Yet to win and seemingly lost his way when trained in Britain by Karl Burke. Equally as regressive when last of 15 at Leopardstown (7f) at the start of the month. Very limited appeal.

Form: 5739-40

(10)

Noirvento^t²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Paddy Harnett⁽⁴⁾| T: T Collins| OR: 64| D

10/1

Had been threatening to land a blow in this sort of contest last term and rewarded for that with victory at Limerick (6f) last month. Up 6lb but claim compresses that. Not without hope.

Form: 75634-1

(3)

Bahlwan^t³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: M P Sheehy⁽⁴⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 63| BF

16/1

First reserve. Hasn't won in over a year but shaping encouragingly, including 1L fourth at Tipperary (5f) last month. Strong form previous over C&D so thereabouts if sneaking in.

Form: 8270-34

(16)

Time Stands Still^p³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: W T Byrne⁽⁴⁾| T: W J Martin| OR: 63

22/1

Second reserve. Losing run is building up now and not threatening much of late. Latest 5L ninth at Leopardstown (7f) three days ago leaves a bit to be desired.

Form: 0-08049

Non-Runners

(7)

Evasive Power²⁸⁹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 4

T: P Twomey J: M P Sheehy

(9)

Baby Power³¹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 7

T: G B Caldwell J: G M Ryan

(8)

No Nay Yellow¹⁷

Weight: 9-3| Age: 4

T: P Roche J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Edessann (4/1), Baby Power (9/2), Pulse Of Shanghai (13/2), Ducky Mallon (7/1), Trueba (15/2), Castletownshend (9/1), Noirvento (10/1), Lincoln (11/1), Caesar's Comet (12/1), Bahlwan (16/1), Twenty Minutes (18/1), Time Stands Still (22/1), Salt Whistle Bay (25/1), Evasive Power (25/1), No Nay Yellow (25/1), Lightning Charlie (28/1), Art Of Unity (28/1), Aurora Eclipse (40/1), Ellheidi (40/1), Juyush (66/1), Benedict Roezl (66/1)

He hasn't been seen that often but preference is for PULSE OF SHANGHAI to get another victory to his name. He has shown plenty of aptitude in this sphere before, and there was a lot to like about his comeback last weekend. Given he turns out quickly under a top claimer, connections must be hopeful they can get a clean run with him now. Ducky Mallon has strong C&D and should progress with some respite in the weights after an encouraging return, while the likes of Edessann and Baby Power have been hit hard in the ratings for impressive victories last time, but both of those wins have produced strong form since and would be dangerous to rule out, despite being in the grip of the handicapper.