This is a competitive summer maiden, mostly unexposed hurdlers, a couple of solid placed horses, and plenty still learning.

Key Runners

Arctic Flame (IRE) – RPR peak 119

• 6 starts, 2 places.
• Best effort 2nd at Cork (RPR 119).
• Reliable maiden but lacks finishing kick.
• Profile: Consistent frame horse; hard to see him improving much, but sets a fair standard for consistency.

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Astelia (IRE) – RPR peak 130

• 3 starts, 3 seconds.
• Has run to 130 at Roscommon (2nd in a hot maiden).
• All over 2m, stays well, looks straightforward.
• Profile: The clear form pick – rated 130, should be winning a race of this nature soon.

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Crossbar Getaway (IRE) – RPR peak 116

• 5 runs, 1 place.
• Best effort Tramore bumper 2nd (RPR 112).
• Not convincing over hurdles yet (best 113).
• Profile: Capable of mid-110s, but doesn’t look natural over timber.

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Eponine Etoile (IRE) – RPR peak 104

• 2 runs, well beaten.
• Best RPR 104, no signs of progression.
• Profile: Exposed already, hard to fancy.

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Fraher Field (IRE) – RPR peak 112

• 5 runs, 1 win (NHF at Wexford, RPR 112).
• Consistent placed efforts (Roscommon/Tramore).
• Profile: Fair bumper horse, pedigree suggests he’ll improve over hurdles. Could run well.

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Frontier Rose – RPR peak 96

• 1 start (Galway bumper), 96 RPR.
• Too green to judge.
• Profile: Needs experience, long-term project.

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Herja (IRE) – RPR peak 120

• 5 runs, 3 places.
• Runner-up twice, including Newcastle (RPR 120).
• Stays 2m4f+, gallops strongly.
• Profile: Second best form horse behind Astelia, brings stamina and consistency.

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Keilah (IRE) – RPR peak 104

• 2 runs, midfield.
• Best RPR 104.
• Profile: Ordinary, needs marked improvement.

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Oh Janey (IRE) – RPR peak 117

• 7 runs, 2 places.
• Best effort 2nd at Perth (RPR 117).
• Often in the mix but not finishing races strongly.
• Profile: Can sneak a place, but vulnerable to stronger stayers.

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Run For The Border (IRE) – RPR peak 113

• 3 runs, best RPR 113 in bumper.
• Ordinary hurdling debut.
• Profile: Needs to improve his jumping – bumper mark shows ability, but still raw.

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Wonderwalk (IRE) – RPR peak 109

• 1 start, 6th at Wexford (RPR 109).
• Showed ability, but just one run.
• Profile: Early days, hard to weigh up but could progress.

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Race Shape & Tactical Angles

• Likely strong pace: Arctic Flame, Herja like to be handy.
• Stamina could matter on Down Royal’s uphill finish.
• Favour those already proven at 2m2f+ with staying ability.

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Ratings Shortlist

• Astelia (130) – clear form horse, should win if repeating Roscommon run.
• Herja (120) – strong stayer, main danger.
• Fraher Field (112) – bumper winner, solid EW chance.
• Arctic Flame (119) – consistent, but vulnerable to improvers.

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Verdict

• Win Bet: Astelia – brings 130 form, this is a weaker maiden.
• Danger: Herja – stays well, can grind out a finish.
• Value EW/Tricast fillers: Fraher Field, Arctic Flame.