16:00 Leopardstown

Saturday 14 September 2024

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TonyBet 'We're Here To Play' Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 2m 32.76s

(4)

Klondike^t⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 110| D

6/1

Found a bit more improvement under a fine ride as he gained a first win since his debut in a York listed race in June (13.9f). Brushed aside having helped set a strong gallop back that that venue next time but bounced back in no uncertain terms when landing Prix de Reux at Deauville latest.

Form: 47-4161

(10)

Layfayette³⁰²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 108| D

22/1

Smart gelding who added to his haul in Group 3 company at the Curragh in August 2023. Off since a lesser effort at Sakhir in November but he has the ability to be a factor if fully tuned for this return.

Form: 441340-

(9)

Sumiha⁹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Chris Hayes| T: D K Weld| OR: 102| D

7/2

Runner-up twice in listed company during the spring and didn't need to improve to win 7-runner Munster Oaks at Cork (12f, good) by 1¼ lengths from Trevaunance, responding well. Off 92 days but very much in the right hands to progress again.

Form: 1-221

(8)

Trustyourinstinct²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 108

3/1

Has already tried hurdling but is a smart performer on the level, running right up to form when ½-length second of 6 to Continuous in Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good to firm) 28 days ago, sticking to task. Should continue to give a good account with this trip within range.

Form: 114-122

(1)

Yashin^v1²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: W J Lee| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 104| CD

18/1

Got within 2¾ lengths of Kyprios when third in Saval Beg at Leopardstown in May (won 2023 renewal) but returned to a big-field handicaps, he's underperformed both starts since.

Form: 74-3300

(7)

Thunder Roll^p1⁹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 100| D

28/1

Useful filly. 11½ lengths sixth of 7 to Sumiha in Munster Oaks (10/3) at Cork (12f, good). Off 92 days and cheekpieces fitted in her quest to bounce back.

Form: 3210-16

(6)

Chantilly⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Gary Carroll| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 96| C

9/1

Useful colt. Course winner. Winner here in April. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, soft, 6/1) 43 days ago and lot to prove after that, albeit he couldn't be in better hands.

Form: 3-13860

(5)

Euphoric²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 102

13/2

Useful form when runner-up in a Derby Trail here in May. Could manage only mid-field at Epsom and no impact in good company twice since but this a more realistic assignment.

Form: 1-32985

(2)

Kinesiology^p1²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 104

9/2

Winning reappearance in maiden company at Cork in May and better form when runner-up in listed company since, neck second of 8 to Chemistry in listed race at this course (14f, good) 23 days ago, driven out (first past the post but subsequently demoted). Cheekpieces may help him keep straight.

Form: 82-122D

(3)

La Familia⁷⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Ryusei Sakai| T: Yoshito Yahagi| D

125/1

Japanese raider, latest win at Hanshin in March but failed to beat a rival last 3 starts and she's right up against it.

Form: 1700

Forecasts

Trustyourinstinct (3/1), Sumiha (7/2), Kinesiology (9/2), Klondike (6/1), Euphoric (13/2), Chantilly (9/1), Yashin (18/1), Layfayette (22/1), Thunder Roll (28/1), La Familia (125/1)

This Group 3 has an open feel to it with TRUSTYOURINSTINCT just about the most persuasive option with the way he stuck to his task in the Royal Whip Stakes strongly suggesting this trip will suit. Klondike must concede weight all round as a winner at this level recently but he's very likely to go well again, with Sumiha another to note with her ceiling not yet known.