Normal improvement from her debut at Cork might be enough to see INVENTRESS get the better of Luscious, who showed potential in two outings at two. Edge Of Seventeen ran creditably on the first of two starts last year and had an excuse on her second start. This looks like a deeper race than the one in which Lady Lilac,, Its All Peachy and Staywitherjohnny made the frame here last month. [Alan Sweetman]
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First home in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last August, but still looked raw when keeping on for third on debut in a 7f maiden at Naas in September; lost her action at the Curragh on her only other start and reported slightly lame post-race; premature to write off.
Well supported on debut in a maiden over an extended 1m2f at Cork 15 days ago and found only one too good; pedigree implies this shorter trip will not be a problem.
Best of four maiden runs when third of 16 over C&D on seasonal debut, 3l behind today's rival Lady Lilac; ground was heavy then; mid-field on handicap debut at Naas; reduced official rating of 72 suggests she needs to improve.
Consistent 73-rated maiden, in the frame on all four starts; ground was heavy when runner-up here four weeks ago, 3l in front of Its All Peachy; handled good ground at Bellewstown and also effective on AW.
Second over 1m at Bellewstown last July on debut, fair sixth at Leopardstown later that month; sister to stable's 5f Listed winner Head Mistress, but her first run indicated stamina.
Slowly away and never a threat when 4-1 chance in C&D maiden in which Lady Lilac, Its All Peachy and Staywitherjohnny made the frame; ground was heavy then, may do a lot better on this surface with a tongue-tie fitted.
80-1 when an encouraging fourth in C&D maiden in which Lady Lilac and Its All Peachy were placed; ground was heavy, could be in the mix if similarly effective on contrasting going now.
