It was a seriously eyecatching handicap debut at Navan from ANGELO PIO (nap) given that he came from last to fourth in a big field and found some bother in running. Joseph O'Brien has another possible contender in Magnolia Drive who should find her level now handicapping over a longer trip. Johnny's Oasis was another to shape well in Angelo Pio's race. [Alistair Jones]
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Looks on a high mark given what she's shown in 7f-1m maidens but pedigree at least offers hope for this longer trip; has the longest absence to overcome having been off since January.
Maiden efforts on the AW not devoid of promise and he duly ran an eyecatching race on handicap debut at Navan (1m2f) where he was beaten under 3l into fourth (of 19) after coming from a long way back; the winner of that race probably resented the soft ground when behind Birdie Time on his next start; major player.
Quite exposed after 12 runs from 6f to 1m, the latest success coming from the front at Bellewstown (1m, good); might be vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far.
Found only one too good in a field of 16 on handicap debut at Gowran (1m, heavy), though was no match for the winner; that's something he might build on, provided he handles this different ground and stays the trip.
Certainly no worse for the new visor when fifth of 19 at Navan (1m2f, good; handicap debut), where his effort only flattened out late on and was just behind Angelo Pio; not without a chance.
