16:40 Leopardstown

Sunday 6 February 2022

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Coolmore N.H. Sires Santiago Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 2)

Off time: 16:40 | Winning time: 4m 8.0s

Hi Stranger¹²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Mr J L Gleeson| T: J E Kiely| D

40/1

Sea Moon mare who doubled tally in this sphere at Down Royal (16.8f) in August. Better form when runner-up in a mares' listed contest in October and she ought to give another good account.

Form: 2112

Ashroe Diamond¹⁹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr Pat Taaffe| T: W P Mullins| BF| D

16/1

Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Second of 12 in bumper (11/8) at Galway (16.7f) in July. In excellent hands and she may do better again.

Form: 12

Battling Bessie⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr D O'Connor| T: Peter Fahey| D

33/1

Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 17 lengths second of 6 to American Mike in listed bumper (6/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Return to mare's only company rates a plus now.

Form: 132

Bellatior^h1⁹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr B O'Neill| T: G Elliott| D

16/1

€300,000 Walk In The Park half sister to top-class hurdler/chaser Altior. 10/11, won 13-runner bumper at Naas (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 92 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Open to progress.

Form: 1

Eabha Grace⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Miss J Townend| T: W P Mullins| D

8/1

Highly promising type. 1 win from 1 run this season. 5/6, won 10-runner bumper at Thurles (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 49 days ago, impressively. One to consider on the back of that effort.

Form: 1

Flemencello³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr E Ohgren| T: W P Mullins| D

80/1

Landed a 2m Kilbeggan bumper on debut in August. Fifth of 6 in bumper (5/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago, proving too free in a steadily-run race.

Form: 13S5

Harmonya Maker³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr J J Codd| T: G Elliott

11/4

Promising individual. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Won 13-runner bumper at Punchestown (18f) 37 days ago, cruising clear in the straight. Looks a live player again partnered by Jamie Codd.

Form: 21

Kilbunny Pontic⁷⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr F Maguire| T: D M O'Brien| D

50/1

Getaway mare. First run since leaving Richard O'Hara when dead-heating in 13-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (2m) 70 days ago, keeping on well. This understandably demands more.

Form: 5F-11

Knockanard Lady^t1²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Miss S Doyle| T: P M J Doyle| D

22/1

€40,000 3-y-o, Fame And Glory mare. Won 11-runner bumper at Punchestown (2m) on NH debut 20 days ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Further progress not ruled out.

Form: 1

Liberty Dance⁵⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Ms L O'Neill| T: G Elliott| D

14/1

€54,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune filly. 3/1, won 14-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (2m) on NH debut 57 days ago, travelling fluently and staying on well. Respected with more to come.

Form: 1

Lily Du Berlais^h1,t1¹⁹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr B G Crawford| T: S R B Crawford| D

40/1

Shirocco mare. Won 8-runner bumper at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) on debut in July, produced to lead around 2f out and soon clear. Another good showing not ruled out back from a break.

Form: 1

Monteip⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr M McGuane| T: Barry J Fitzgerald| D

80/1

Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Won 14-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy, 16/1) 42 days ago, kept up to work. This rates a whole lot more demanding.

Form: 6-71

Nikini¹⁶⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr D G Lavery| T: W P Mullins| D

20/1

Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. 4/5, won 10-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) on NH debut 167 days ago, cruising clear. Stable in good form. May well do better.

Form: 1

Pink In The Park¹³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr P W Mullins| T: W P Mullins| D

5/4

Highly promising type. 1 win from 1 run this season. 10/11, won 18-runner bumper at Listowel (16f, good) on NH debut 135 days ago, cruising clear. Stable having good spell. Another bold show likely.

Form: 1

Tasiteasai¹⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Mr C Mullins| T: W P Mullins| D

40/1

Sageburg mare. 6/4, won 9-runner bumper at Tramore (16f, soft) on NH debut 175 days ago, driven clear. Yard having good spell. Should have more to offer.

Form: 1

Mrs Grimley

Age: 4| Weight: 10-6| J: Miss M O'Sullivan| T: Mrs J Harrington

50/1

Australia filly. Half-sister to 1¾m winner Sulochana. Dam, lightly raced on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Commentariolus. This rates a tough racecourse debut.

Form:

Forecasts

Pink In The Park (5/4), Harmonya Maker (11/4), Eabha Grace (8/1), Liberty Dance (14/1), Ashroe Diamond (16/1), Bellatior (16/1), Nikini (20/1), Knockanard Lady (22/1), Battling Bessie (33/1), Lily Du Berlais (40/1), Hi Stranger (40/1), Tasiteasai (40/1), Kilbunny Pontic (50/1), Mrs Grimley (50/1), Flemencello (80/1), Monteip (80/1)

A race packed full of potential with the vote in favour of PINK IN THE PARK. She could hardly have been more impressive when bolting up on debut in a Listowel bumper back in September and she can take the rise in class in her stride and follow up. Harmonya Maker and Eabha Grace are others to consider, whilst Bellatior and Liberty Dance are also worthy of respect.