Recent Dundalk form gives a serious chance to Clonmacash and Never Shout Never who went close on Friday night. However, it could pay to take a chance with NEW THEORY who signed off last season with a 5f maiden win at Navan. The consistent if frustrating Dark Viper might not be far away.[Alan Sweetman]
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Ended last season with second of five under this rider at Cork; sole win came last April over this trip at Naas; generally reliable filly; big burden eased by 10lb claim.
Has been in fine form over 6f and 7f at Dundalk lately; won a claimer and finished close up in three handicaps before winning decisively on the second of three starts last month; backed that up with another second placing a week later; 0-9 on turf.
Has shown ability in testing conditions over longer distances; 6f may be a bit sharp; unseated soon after the start on handicap debut over 1m1f at Listowel.
In good form at Dundalk in recent months; set to make quick reappearance after Friday's third when beaten only a nose and a neck, stable in great form.
Tough sort who held his form well during a busy campaign last season; has won only twice (from 40 starts) but placed 12 times; has a bit to find with Never Shout Never here in November.
No wins, seven seconds from 17 Flat starts, including in this race last season; one of his best efforts when runner-up in a 27-runner contest over 7f here last October.
Second to subsequent Group 1 winner Camille Pissarro on debut; beaten favourite twice before signing off with a 5f Navan maiden win; raised 12lb, useful 7lb claimed as was the case then.
Is 6-53 on turf including two wins here over 1m; back to form with a win at Fairyhouse over 7f last September; vulnerable at 6f; talented apprentice booked.
His 1-27 record on turf is a concern; several good runs at this venue last year; around 3l behind runner-up Never Shout Never when fourth over 5f here on final start; new yard now.
