13:10 Curragh

Sunday 30 June 2024

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Paddy Power 'From The Horse's Mouth Podcast' Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Off time: 13:10 | Winning time: 1m 51.98s

(8)

Arabic Legend⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 98

4/1

Ran well on first outing since leaving Andrew Balding when fourth in an Epsom listed race (10.1f) in April, before possibly failing to stay the longer trip in Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f) last time. Not written off back down in distance as he goes handicapping.

Form: 126-48

(6)

Princess Child²²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 97

18/1

Won 3 minor events at La Zarzuela, Madrid, in 2023, before finishing a good second to the Ralph Beckett-trained Zoum Zoum in listed race at Saint-Cloud (7f, heavy) on final start that year. Off 7 months ahead of first start since leaving L. Lemiere.

Form: 122112-

(2)

Formal Display²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Gary Carroll| T: G M Lyons| OR: 95

17/2

Off the mark at the third attempt at Dundalk last year and, after 7 months off, ran creditably when 5¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Tarawa in listed race at Leopardstown (9f, good) 24 days ago, despite meeting trouble on more than one occasion. Respected on handicap debut.

Form: 261-5

(3)

Lo Rider^h⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford & T Collins| OR: 95

2/1

After 7 months off (gelded) and with hood applied, left his debut form behind when landing 18-runner maiden at Cork in April. Progressed again when finding only a fellow improver too strong in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) next time. Major player.

Form: 6-12

(1)

Soldier's Empire²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Colin Keane| T: G M Lyons| OR: 90

9/2

Successful at Dundalk on final start in 2023 and has run at least as well both starts this year, third of 14 in minor event at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Can make his presence felt back in handicap company.

Form: 351-53

(7)

Ridhaz²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Ben Coen| T: M Halford & T Collins| OR: 86

9/1

Confirmed his debut promise 8 months on when winning a Leopardstown maiden (8f) in May. Took another step foward when fifth of 14 in minor event at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago, albeit without carrying much win threat. Makes his handicap bow.

Form: 4-15

(4)

Thor's Hammer^b⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: John Velazquez| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 85

6/1

Put his experience to good use when battling well for success in 5-runner maiden at Killarney (8.1f, soft) 47 days ago. Can give another good account account as he goes up in trip for his first start in a handicap.

Form: 2294-21

(5)

Signor Ferrari^h1¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: M W Hassett⁽⁵⁾| T: J Feane| OR: 73

28/1

Finally off the mark in handicap at Cork (7f) in May and ran at least as well when second in a Fairyhouse claimer next time (10f, good to soft) next time. Saddle slipped when pulled up back at Cork 16 days ago, but he has work to do with hood now added.

Form: 79612P

Forecasts

Lo Rider (2/1), Arabic Legend (4/1), Soldier's Empire (9/2), Thor's Hammer (6/1), Formal Display (17/2), Ridhaz (9/1), Princess Child (18/1), Signor Ferrari (28/1)

SHARINAY showed improved form when runner-up to Chicago Critic (third in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot next time) at Naas on his handicap debut in May and he can continue his progress with this longer trip to suit. He is taken to get the better of Formal Display, who remains with potential as he goes handicapping, while Soldier's Empire could also be in the mix.