Having finished a close third to a pair of smart sorts on his final start last year, ALFRED TENNYSON can take this if ready enough on seasonal debut. Market strength would bolster confidence. Chester Nimitz, Mathan and Passing Phase can be his main dangers. [Tyrone Molloy]
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Best effort in four starts last year when a close third behind useful rivals in a Leopardstown maiden over 6.5f; that was on good ground but seemed to cope with soft on debut; one of the main players coming from this renowned yard.
The best of his two runs over C&D last year was the second occasion when he finished 1.5l behind today's rival Dmaniac on yld/sft; has a bit to find with some of these but is likely to run well.
Both starts over this trip; just denied on debut at Navan on gd/yld but was below that level on AW next time; returning to turf should suit and will be a big player if bringing his best form.
Well beaten on Navan debut over 5f but improved plenty when runner-up over C&D next time, finishing 1.5l ahead of Ballintogher; gelded since and needs to find more but can be involved again.
The best of two runs last year when runner-up over this trip at Naas on yielding ground; gelded since; has a bit to find with some of toay's rivals but shouldn't be far away either.
Solid debut over C&D behind a well-regarded filly and improved on that when runner-up at Navan, also over 6f; if ready enough on seasonal debut then should be a big player.
Showed a decent level of form in four maiden runs last year, though was a beaten odds-on favourite on final start; gelded since; is fine on this ground so should be a player if bringing his best form.
Second foal; dam US 8.5f turf 2yo winner (inc Listed), out of US Graded stakes-placed 1m/8.5f winner; by a Kentucky Derby winner and cost USD110,000 as a yearling; yard is in fine form so of major interest, especially if strong in the market.
Second foal; dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Flight Of Angels (1m2f) and Byzantia (1m), out of 5f 2yo Listed winner; 50,000gns yearling is by a quality sire and is worth watching in the market on debut.
Second runner for in-form yard; consistent in defeat in five starts, four on AW; probably didn't stay 1m last time but not sure dropping to 6f on soft are his optimum conditions; still, if he handles the ground his racefitness will be an advantage.
Third foal; sister to 7f 2yo winner Lady Jane Wilde (RPR 87); dam last in 5f 2yo maidens, closely related to Listed-placed 6f/7f winner Jammy Guest; hooded for debut and best watched.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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