15:05 Leopardstown

Wednesday 6 April 2022

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aparto Student (C & G) Maiden

Off time: 15:05 | Winning time: 2m 11.10s

(5)

Boundless Ocean¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 99| BF

5/4

Lightly-raced colt. Respectable second of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 10/11) 11 days ago, collared post. Takes a signficant step up in trip but sound claims nevertheless.

Form: 245-2

(2)

First Emperor

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Gavin Ryan| T: Donnacha O'Brien

4/1

Galileo colt. Closely related to very smart 1m winner Snow Lantern and half-brother to useful 1m-1¼m winner Gentile Bellini. Dam winner up to 1m (1000 Guineas and 2-y-o 6f/7f winner) who stayed 1¼m. Makes obvious appeal on paper and worth a second look on debut.

Form:

(6)

Flying Dolphin

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh

25/1

100,000 gns yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Kepala. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 1m Bezique and 1¼m-15f winner Barkis (both useful).

Form:

(8)

Newfoundland

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien

10/3

Foaled May 1. Deep Impact colt. Brother to Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Snowfall. Dam, winner up to 1½m (Give Thanks Stakes and 2-y-o 1m winner). Makes obvious appeal on paper and worth considering on debut.

Form:

(4)

Racquet Club

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Shane Kelly| T: J P Murtagh

50/1

€60,000 yearling, Almanzor gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f winner Gymnaste and 7.5f winner Omy.

Form:

(7)

Temple Of Artemis¹⁸²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien

8/1

Twice-raced colt who matched debut form when sixth of 16 in maiden at Navan (1m) in October. Type to do better again this campaign.

Form: 46-

(3)

Vega Magnifico^t1²⁷⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien

13/2

Once-raced colt. 10/3, showed fairly useful form when fourth of 6 in maiden at Naas (7f, good) on debut in July, keeping on without being unduly punished. Tongue tie fitted for return and highly likely there is more to come.

Form: 4-

Non-Runners

(1)

Breakintheclouds¹²

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: D Hogan J: J M Sheridan

(9)

Vintage Fame¹⁵⁷

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: Mrs J Harrington J: Shane Foley

Forecasts

Boundless Ocean (5/4), Newfoundland (10/3), First Emperor (4/1), Vega Magnifico (13/2), Temple Of Artemis (8/1), Flying Dolphin (25/1), Vintage Fame (25/1), Racquet Club (50/1), Breakintheclouds (100/1)

An intriguing maiden with a chance taken on a newcomer in the shape of NEWFOUNDLAND. He makes obvious appeal on paper as a full brother to connections' Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Snowfall and a big run can be expected. Boundless Ocean, who sets the standard of those with form, can also feature. Vega Magnifico and First Emperor complete the shortlist.