16:05 Curragh

Monday 2 May 2022

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Coolmore Sottsass Irish European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2)

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 2m 12.89s

(1)

Bear Story²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford| OR: 106

14/1

Smart colt. Very good 1½ lengths third of 9 to Layfayette in Alleged Stakes over C&D (good to soft, 25/1) 22 days ago.

Form: 6015-33

(4)

Cadillac²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 111| CD

9/1

Smart C&D winner. 2/1, respectable 3½ lengths third of 7 to Pearls Galore in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, good) 26 days ago, barely adequate test. Back up in trip. Respected.

Form: 4/1965-3

(7)

Gear Up^t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Crosse| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 105| D

5/1

Winner of 3 of his 4 starts at 2, notably the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud. Struggled for Mark Johnston last season but signs of revival for new yard when 2 lengths fourth of 9 to Layfayette in Alleged over C&D. Claims if building on that.

Form: 1/5054-4

(3)

High Definition²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 109| BF| C

5/2

Looked a top-class prospect at 2. Last season was a but of a washout after his encouraging Dante third but he showed he's back in better form when 1¼ lengths second of 9 to Layfayette in Alleged on his C&D return. Yard has outstanding record in this.

Form: 1/3069-2

(6)

Layfayette²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Chris Hayes| T: N Meade| OR: 107| CD

3/1

Career best when winning 9-runner Alleged over C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 22 days ago by 1¼ lengths from High Definition, cosily. Leading claims.

Form: 9363-11

(2)

Licence³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 103| BF

10/3

Twice-raced winner. 5/4, ½-length second of 7 to Layfayette in listed race at Naas (10f, good to soft) on return 36 days ago. Open to further progress. Respected.

Form: 1-2

(5)

Visualisation²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 104| C

22/1

Smart gelding. Course winner. 17/2, 4¼ lengths last of 9 to Layfayette in Alleged Stakes at this C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 12814-9

Forecasts

High Definition (5/2), Layfayette (3/1), Licence (10/3), Gear Up (5/1), Cadillac (9/1), Bear Story (14/1), Visualisation (22/1)

LAYFAYETTE has taken his form up another notch this year and might be capable of confirming last month's C&D superiority over a few of these rivals. High Definition chased him home on that occasion and may do so again. Licence was also second to the selection at Naas in March and this very lightly-raced colt is another who should be involved at the finish.