Pace & Draw

• Pace: Likely solid/strong. Natural pressers/pace: Expound (3), Exquisite Acclaim (10), Shoot To Kill (7); Harry The Rogue (6) sits handy. Giuseppe Cassioli (8) and Jungle Cove (2) usually ridden colder.
• Draw: Historically low-to-middle a slight positive at 7f here; high/wide (10–13) a mild negative if they don’t break sharply.

Contenders & Angles

• Jungle Cove (2) – Proven
  Won this race in 2024 under Miss J Townend; same combo, great draw. Mixed recent turf form but Laytown/QR set-up looks his A-game. Hold-up risk if pace collapses near rail, but track suitability is a standout.
• Expound (3) – Progressive/Busy
  In form across codes; front-runner with plum draw for bagging the rail. Has been kept honest by the handicapper but this set-up screams soft lead chance.
• Exquisite Acclaim (10) – Proven at 7f
  Rock-solid 7f handicapper; turf win in August. Wide draw is the only knock; strong amateur booking offsets some of that. Tactically versatile.
• Giuseppe Cassioli (8) – Consistent
  String of solid runs; generally finishes off well at 7f. Big weight in this scale, needs a pace collapse and clean lanes late.
• Harry The Rogue (6) – Progressive type
  Admirably consistent in 7f handicaps; should get the run of it just behind the pace. Often finds one too good, but place chance solid.
• Finsceal Annie (1) – Promising earlier, blips since
  Two wins in June; excuses subsequently. Ideal inside draw and some gate speed—live if bouncing back.
• Interesting Outsiders:
  Shoot To Kill (7) – claims form/7f handy; reliability a question.
  Quar Shamar (9) – ability there, but recent profile patchy.
  Chortal (12) – hurdles winner, Flat-bred, 7f may be too sharp.

Trainer/Jockey notes: Harrington/Townend have the exact blueprint from last year; Hogan yard often targets Laytown; Finian Maguire a smart QR rider for Exquisite Acclaim.

Runner Scores (suitability /10)

• Jungle Cove (2): 7/10 – track specialist; form query but setup ideal.
• Expound (3): 7/10 – pace/draw big positives; fitness assured.
• Exquisite Acclaim (10): 7/10 – classy 7f type; draw the only issue.
• Giuseppe Cassioli (8): 6.5/10 – reliable finisher; needs gaps/pace.
• Harry The Rogue (6): 6.5/10 – consistent placer; win angle thinner.
• Finsceal Annie (1): 6/10 – inside draw boosts; must rebound.
• Come On The Lads (5): 5.5/10 – hurdling fit; pure 7f speed a doubt.
• Shoot To Kill (7): 5.5/10 – can travel; finishing effort variable.
• Catch The Paddy (11): 5/10 – AW 7f a plus; wide stall here isn’t.
• Quar Shamar (9): 5/10 – talent but trust issues.
• Chortal (12): 4.5/10 – unexposed; trip looks sharp.
• Ina Mina (4): 3/10 – better 9–12f; 7f speed test against her.
• Fireworks (13): 1/10 – recent PU over hurdles; very hard to fancy.

“Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.”
“Watch out for in-form sprinters returning quickly; they can be hot.”

Each-Way Angles (13 runners)

• Jungle Cove – course specialist, same QR rider, stall 2.
• Expound – could control it from low draw; front-running on this track is potent.
• Harry The Rogue – rock-steady placer if the pace holds up.

Private Tissue (guide odds)

Exquisite Acclaim 5/1; Jungle Cove 6/1; Expound 6/1; Giuseppe Cassioli 7/1; Harry The Rogue 8/1; Finsceal Annie 9/1; Come On The Lads 12/1; Shoot To Kill 12/1; Catch The Paddy 14/1; Quar Shamar 16/1; Chortal 16/1; Ina Mina 25/1; Fireworks 66/1.
Market watch advised for runners making their 2nd start.

Summary & Smart Play (Pro Punter View)

Strong, even pace likely; low/mid draws advantaged. Course proficiency and rider nous often trump recent turf figures here.

Smart Play generated by Chatgpt

• Top Win Bet: Jungle Cove — last year’s winner, ideal draw, elite QR rider; expect a target job for this meeting.
• Each-Way Saver(s): Expound (could boss it from stall 3); Harry The Rogue (solid placer profile).

Risk notes: Exquisite Acclaim the obvious danger despite a wide gate—don’t let him beat you for pennies.