Two of the likely main players here Eric Lock and My Girl Sioux both ran at Dundalk yesterday evening so could be doubtful starters. In their possible absence it could pay to take a chance on SHE'S SMART, while Shoebox King is worth a look from a yard that had a winner during the week. [Alan Hewison]
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Sole win came over 6f at Fairyhouse last summer for which she got a huge hike which anchored her in four starts afterwards; now dropped to 5lb above that winning mark and squeezes into this grade on first run since August.
Down Royal win last summer came off 4lb higher and ran well in competitive Curragh contest when last seen in August; ground to suit and could go well if handling the track.
Busy time of it of late at Dundalk, winning once and placed four times until below-par run yesterday (fifth); good second here last October so handles the track and considered if turning out again.
Placed C&D form in recent years and last of three AW wins came in November; not at best of late so more needed but handicapper giving him a chance; draw not ideal.
Very lightly raced 5yo; promise on sole start at two for David O'Meara; never involved on both recent Dundalk runs following a huge absence; tongue-tied here on handicap debut and back to minimum trip.
C&D winner as a 2yo and both wins since have been at 6f; long losing run however and doesn't appear an obvious contender although senior rider now takes over.
Showed promise without threatening in a trio of Dundalk runs last winter for Kieran Cotter; similar scenario on return from over a year off at same track last month; turf debut.
Both wins have been on soft; couple of okay runs last summer, below best in Dundalk claimer in November when last seen; much reduced mark and yard had a winner during the week so not one to rule out.
Best turf run yet came in Naas 3yo handicap 11 days ago when second, despite racing freely under inexperienced 10lb claimer; also second at Dundalk yesterday under same rider; Colin Keane takes over here.
