With several coming back from lengthy breaks, a chance is taken on the consistent KILMOOD SUSAN to gain a deserved first win. Storm Piece was strong in the betting when second on his return and rates as the biggest danger, while Iron Fist, who also contested that race, is respected. Naval Ensign and Varshini are worth monitoring. [Adrian Wall]
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Cheap 2,500euros yearling; closely related to French 1m1f-1m5f winner; dam 6f/7f maiden, half-sister to US 1m Grade 1 winner River Boyne; tongue-tied; gelded; best watched on debut.
Some promising efforts on AW this winter, but disappointed when sent off favourite there over 6f in February; better effort when third here back up to 1m on latest but unraced on heavy.
Ran three times at the Curragh at two, the best of those a runner-up finish over 1m in October before a fifth of 27 in November; satisfactory run when fourth behind Storm Piece at Naas (7f, soft to heavy) on return (the third has won since); player.
First foal; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 51), half-sister to winners Kind Review (5f-1m) and Huddleston Mac (7f 2yo), out of 1m 2yo Listed winner; best watched.
A shade unlucky when beaten a half-length in a 7f Dundalk maiden on debut in December; didn't see out the extra furlong well when fifth there in January; has been gelded; market will reveal clues.
Sixth foal; half-brother to winners Shoot To Kill (prolific 5f-8.6f inc AW; RPR 92), Energetic (UAE 1m; 77), Dan De Light (5f AW; 72) and Huayara (Italian 5f turf/7.5f AW 2yo); dam 1m winner (71), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Power Of Darkness; market noted.
Half-brother to French 1m1f-1m4f winner so will get further in time but was an eyecatcher on debut when a staying-on fifth of 17 behind Mathan at the Curragh (7f, soft) last month; not ruled out in first-time blinkers.
Second to Ballydoyle-trained colts on his first two starts before a fourth behind one from the same yard at the Curragh last year; strong in the betting when second of 16 at Naas (7f, soft to heavy) on return, finishing in front of Iron Fist; leading contender.
Bred to win races and ran well over an inadequate trip when fourth of seven over 6f at Dundalk on debut 12 days ago, beaten 3.5l; step up in trip will suit but market support would be welcomed.
Runner-up three times from five starts over 5f-6f; battled on well when second at the Curragh (6f, soft) on return; consistent and reliable filly has a big chance here if she sees out the extra furlong.
Cost £52,000 as a yearling; saw significant late support when sixth of 21 at the Curragh (6f, yielding to soft) on debut in October (had Gran Habano just behind); entitled to improve here; respected.
Showed plenty of ability on debut for Sheila Lavery when fourth in Naas maiden (6f, yielding) 12 months ago, with subsequent Royal Ascot winner Fairy Godmother in second; good draw to attack from but stable yet to fire this year; hooded.
Lovely pedigree; dam 7f Group 3 winner; fifth behind the classy Red Letter on debut at the Curragh (7f, good) last summer, with subsequent Group 3 winner Whirl just ahead; holds 1,000 Guineas entry; shortlisted.
