Pace: Strong (multiple forward types: Whosethebestboy (res), Charlie Brow’n, Glady Eagle, Si Senior, Lady Kai, El Bello).
Draw: Against low – middle/high typically find cleaner lanes round here at this trip.

Pace & Draw Angles (what matters today)

A strong pace at a trip/track where being up there is usually a plus can turn this into a true test of stamina late on.

Specific hint: confidence reduced for Ozark Daze (may over-race/empty) but not for Glady Eagle, who shapes as a robust on-speed/stalker with staying reserves.

Expect the best spot to be handy-to-mid-div from middle/high; deep closers can get a tow into it.



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Strongest Contenders

GLADY EAGLE (17) – Promising / Fresh angle
Big stable switch; Colin Keane booked; has won fresh and stays this trip. With many wanting a position, his pressing/stalk style and presumed fitness from this yard make him the one to beat if settling.

PLUNKETT STREET (8) – Proven / Track-suited
Cork winner then 2nd over C&D in May; likes to race close up without pulling. Stronger pace should allow a cuddle early and a sustained grind late—very solid.

LADY KAI (7) – Proven stayer
Unseated at the start last time (forgive). Prior runs solid, stays beyond 12f, and handles ease. If away on terms she’s a major frame player.

CHARLIE BROW’N (18) – Interesting closer
Killarney reappearance 3rd; tends to be ridden off the speed and will love a collapse if they overdo it. Live each-way at a price.

SKIB GOLD (15) – In form / Up in trip
Improved 1st and 2nd at Gowran (9.5f). Pedigree hints 12f is fine; if he settles mid-pack, can finish off strongly.

GOTTA CATCH’EM ALL (14) – Honest / Place angle
String of solid runs at 12f; sometimes finds less than looks likely. With cover and a later challenge, a place is feasible.


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Main Risks / Others

Breathe Again (11) – consistent and stays; place squeak if track position is right.

Desert Friend (5) – seasoned stayer; needs everything to fall right.

Purple Sky (6) – patchy; workable mark but stamina/stickability tested late.

Quiz Test (9) – out of sorts.

Ozark Daze (1) – pace negative as flagged; vulnerable late at this trip.

Aingeal Dorcha (4) – huge layoff; watching brief.

Reserves: Slieve Bearnagh (20) and Celtic Druid (21) are both capable if they get in; SB reliable at this level, CD likes 12f and could race handy.



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Runner Scores (suitability today)

Glady Eagle: 8/10 – Fresh/pressing style; yard/jockey uplift.

Plunkett Street: 7.5/10 – C&D placer; ideal run style.

Lady Kai: 7.5/10 – Stays well; forgive last time.

Charlie Brow’n: 7/10 – Strong pace helps; late threat.

Skib Gold: 7/10 – Progressive; trip to suit if settles.

Gotta Catch’em All: 6.5/10 – Consistent placer; needs to be held onto.

Breathe Again: 6.5/10 – Reliable; place angle.

Desert Friend: 6/10 – Honest stayer; more place than win.

Purple Sky: 6/10 – Mixed; needs bounce back.

Quiz Test: 5.5/10 – Form tailing off.

Dream Escape: 5.5/10 – Better lately; ground/trip OK, ceiling limited.

Voice of Reason: 5/10 – Recent runs only fair.

Si Senior: 5/10 – Can miss the break; pace may expose.

Aurora’s Beauty: 5/10 – New yard; questions at 12f.

Super Exceed: 4.5/10 – Unreliable.

El Bello: 4.5/10 – Hard ride; extra trip a query.

Ozark Daze: 4.5/10 – Pace scenario a negative.

Aingeal Dorcha: 4/10 – 1050-day absence.

Celtic Druid (res): 5.5/10 – If in, handy style helps.

Slieve Bearnagh (res): 6.5/10 – If in, very solid at this grade.

Whosethebestboy (res): 5.5/10 – If in, pace contributor; place at best.


> Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days (notably Glady Eagle, Aingeal Dorcha).
Watch out for in-form types turning out quickly; they can be hot.




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Each-Way Angles (21 declared)

Charlie Brow’n – strong pace to aim at; shaped well off a break.

Plunkett Street – rock-solid C&D profile; should sit the right trip.



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Private Tissue (Raceform Data)

Glady Eagle 7/2 (22%)

Plunkett Street 6/1 (14%)

Lady Kai 13/2 (13%)

Skib Gold 8/1 (11%)

Charlie Brow’n 10/1 (9%)

Gotta Catch’em All 12/1 (7%)

Breathe Again 14/1 (6%)

Desert Friend 16/1 (5%)

Purple Sky 16/1 (5%)

Dream Escape 20/1 (4%)

Si Senior 25/1 (3%)

Aurora’s Beauty 25/1 (3%)

Quiz Test 33/1 (2%)

Ozark Daze 33/1 (2%)

Super Exceed 40/1 (1.5%)

El Bello 40/1 (1.5%)

Voice of Reason 40/1 (1.5%)

Aingeal Dorcha 50/1 (1%)

Slieve Bearnagh (res) 12/1 (7%) — if gets in

Celtic Druid (res) 16/1 (5%) — if gets in

Whosethebestboy (res) 20/1 (4%) — if gets in
Reserves count only if they get a run.



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Summary & Smart Play

Set-up: Strong pace; handy stalkers with stamina best suited. Low draws disadvantaged historically.

Smart Play

Win — GLADY EAGLE: fresh for a top yard, right run style, and built for a truly-run 12f.

Each-way — PLUNKETT STREET: dependable C&D player who’ll sit in the sweet spot.

Value EW saver — CHARLIE BROW’N: late closer to nick a place if leaders overcook it.