The 111-rated RED LETTER (nap) should prove far too good for the opposition taking a sizeable drop down in grade after finishing seventh in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Barnavara will ensure Ger Lyons' filly is kept up to her work, while the Group 1-entered Queen Of Thunder still has further improvement to come after her Killarney maiden win. Next in line is Thalara who could hit the frame. [Adrian Wall]
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Progressive last summer, winning back-to-back over this trip at Gowran and Leopardstown, both on good ground; proved her versatility when landing Limerick handicap (1m, soft to heavy) on latest in first-time tongue-tie; more needed in this company.
Won on both good and heavy last season before upped to Listed class, notably Tipperary strong-finishing second (7.5f) in first-time cheekpieces; didn't stay 1m2f next time; might have needed the run in Curragh Group 3 on return; not discounted.
Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company.
Three wins in Spain in 2023; placed in four consecutive Listed races (7f-1m1f) between August and September last year; has failed to match that form in two outings this term; one of four for the Joseph O'Brien stable.
Progressive filly in handicaps last year, winning twice and coming back from a poor run at Leopardstown to go close in fillies' handicap over C&D on her final turf start of the year; has been found out at this level in two subsequent starts; yard's second string here.
Highly respectable seventh of 13 in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas (good to yielding); came back from 352 days off the track to win Killarney maiden (1m, good) last month (runner-up won next time); Group 1-entered and there could be more to come.
Dual winner in France last year at up to 11.5f; found 7.5f too sharp on Irish debut but could never land a blow when upped to 9.5f in Gowran Listed contest last month; likely to come up well short in this company.
Won Gowran maiden (9.5f, good) last June on her second start (debut for this stable); no impact in Dundalk Listed in September; impeded inside last furlong on reappearance in Leopardstown Listed (1m, good); good third in 9.5f Gowran Listed last month; each-way contender.
Nice run at Leopardstown on second of two starts last year for the Halford/Collins team, keeping on well over 7f when beaten 1l into fourth; forceful tactics used (quite keen) when winning 1m maiden at that track on return/stable debut last month, the front pair pulling well clear; interesting contender.
Curragh debut winner over 6f; solid placed form including third in two Pattern races over 7f at that track; built on disappointing Leopardstown comeback run when beaten 0.75l into third in Curragh Group 3 (1m, good) last month, headed inside final 100 yards; commands serious respect down in grade.
Narrowly got off the mark on seventh start in Naas maiden (1m, good) last month but never involved at the Curragh on her handicap debut; readily passed over.
Frankel filly whose very solid 2yo form at the Curragh (7f, good) comprises an impressive maiden win and two efforts that tie her in closely with Lake Victoria, notably when 1.5l fourth in the Moyglare Stud Stakes despite traffic issues; creditable seventh in 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on return; should take some beating at this level.
Useful AW form; much-improved when strong-finishing fourth in 1m Group 3 Park Express Stakes at the Curragh in April; failed to stay 1m2f here next time; strong in the betting when sixth of nine in 7f Naas Listed on latest, short of room as the race heated up; could go well.
Consistent performer who has finished out of the first three just once in five starts; won Limerick maiden (7f, soft) in April; less effective last time in good ground Listed race at the Curragh; has plenty to find but the forecast rain should help her cause.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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