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2.07 Friarstown Stud Irish EBF Maiden (€20,000) (6f)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Go Just Do It and Armada De Lope.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Go Just Do It | Has shown a very useful level of form on both starts over the summer in 7f Curragh contests on good ground. He was a close fourth behind a trio of Ballydoyle colts in a good-class maiden (1.5l ahead of Seoul Force) and stayed on well for third in the Group 2 Futurity Stakes behind Constitution River. | Strengths/Suitability: Has demonstrated high-class form. A major player. Weaknesses: Back in trip to 6f and facing potentially much softer conditions than he has previously encountered. |
| Armada De Lope | Finished 5th (7545) on her C&D debut last month when sent off favourite. | Strengths/Suitability: Expected to come on for the experience gained in her C&D debut run. Weaknesses: Did not shape convincingly last time out, although she was disadvantaged by racing up the centre away from the main players. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: A strong-looking sprint maiden. GO JUST DO IT is taken to confirm maiden form with Seoul River, although the latter could get closer this time back in trip and on softer ground. Both Michael’s Well and Expert Dancer have shown enough recent debut promise to suggest they have a maiden in them so are respected, along with the Ballydoyle debutant Trojan Warrior, for whom the market should be informative. Armada De Lope is expected to come on for her C&D debut run when racing on the wrong side.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: For 2yo only.
- Fate of Favourites: 2343 (implying 1 win, 1 unplaced, 2 non-runners based on the ‘Fate of Favourites’ section format in other sources, but the exact meaning of ‘2343’ is not defined).
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): A P O’Brien 1-1-4; Joseph Patrick O’Brien 1-0-1.
2.42 1xbet.ie Safer Gambling Handicap (€21,000) (6f)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Smoke Them Out and Jon Riggens.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke Them Out | Won a Cork nursery last season and achieved his first success this term over C&D 17 days ago (7808 930491). | Strengths/Suitability: Handled testing conditions well when making all from a low draw. Weaknesses: Faces a contrasting draw and an 8lb rise in weight in a better race here. |
| Jon Riggens | Has three wins at this venue, including this race last year (off a rating of 81). Set up for a bold repeat bid with a staying on second over C&D a week ago. | Strengths/Suitability: Proven winner at the course and in this specific race historically. Comes into the race following a very good recent performance over C&D; considered a big player. Weaknesses: Competing off a high mark, though successful previously off 81. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: Very open but perhaps there could be a bit of value to be had in the maiden DMANIAC who ran well over C&D when racing away from the action, finishing ahead of Laugh A Minute on that occasion. Last year’s winner Jon Riggens, along with Staysound Susie and recent C&D winner Smoke Them Out appear likely dangers, while ones who could improve on recent form are Mercurial and Noble Nation, both favoured by ground conditions.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 3yo 0-3-14, 4yo+ 3-5-44.
- Fate of Favourites: 001.
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Edward Lynam 1-0-1, John James Feane 1-0-2, John J Nallen 0-1-1, Martin Hassett 0-2-2, Michael Mulvany 0-1-1.
3.17 Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) (€60,000) (1m)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Sugar Island and Stars Will Shine.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Island | Won a 7f maiden here on debut. Subsequently ran in three Pattern races, including a fine effort finishing third behind Aylin in the May Hill at Doncaster. The ground was noted as having plenty of ease when she was second in the May Hill. | Strengths/Suitability: Proven in Pattern company. Comes from a stable enjoying a terrific run of form with juveniles. Strong chance if handling the ground. Weaknesses: Disappointed previously when the favourite over C&D. Was out of her depth in the Fillies’ Mile last time. |
| Stars Will Shine | Made a pleasing debut, finishing third in a 6f conditions race at Cork. Followed up with a clear win over at Down Royal. | Strengths/Suitability: Useful prospect who should stay the extra furlong required for the 1m trip. Weaknesses: Stablemate Caught U Sleeping is remarked to have stronger credentials. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: There was plenty of ease in the ground when SUGAR ISLAND was second in the May Hill at Doncaster, and she gets the vote to maintain the stable’s terrific run of form with its juveniles. Her stablemate Cameo is closely matched with La Fogata on Punchestown running. Caught U Looking is noteworthy based on form linked to the top-class Diamond Necklace.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: For 2yo fillies only.
- Fate of Favourites: 1311201523.
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): A P O’Brien 6-4-21, Joseph Patrick O’Brien 1-4-11.
3.52 Bill Hanlon Memorial Fillies Maiden (€20,000) (1m 4f)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Eroico and Maeve Brennan.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Eroico | Has run three times since a belated return last month (8193 0-544). Has shown a fair standard of form. | Strengths/Suitability: Likely to be competitive as she is much the same standard as several rivals. Weaknesses: Looked short of pace when beaten 5 1/2l in fourth over C&D last Thursday. The Spotlight prefers Edge Of Seventeen. |
| Maeve Brennan | Finished sixth (7552 6) on debut over 1m2f at this venue. | Strengths/Suitability: Expected to come on considerably from her debut run. Weaknesses: Debut was over a shorter trip (1m2f). Unexposed form. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: A shorter trip was probably to blame for the eclipse of EDGE OF SEVENTEEN in a Punchestown maiden that is working out well. Her Killarney second was achieved on soft ground and earns her the vote over Eroico and the first-time blinkered Happiest. The trio are virtually inseparable on official ratings, RPR endorses Jessica Harrington’s filly.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 3yo 2-4-22, 4yo+ 0-0-5.
- Fate of Favourites: 21.
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): A P O’Brien 1-0-3, Mrs John Harrington 1-0-1, J S Bolger 0-1-1.
4.25 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race (€20,000) (1m 4f)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Olympic Man and Small Fry.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Man | Winner on his sole Flat start, a French 1m7f conditions race on very soft ground in 2021. Recently finished third in a 1m6f Listowel event (7512 1/3). | Strengths/Suitability: Proven ability on very soft ground and over middle distances (1m7f). May feature in the outcome. Weaknesses: Sole Flat win was three years ago (2021), and he faces a stronger field here. |
| Small Fry | Progressive handicapper for his previous stable, winning his final two races at Chester and Epsom. Recent run (7583 2-3119) failed to stay 2m in the Irish Cesarewitch. | Strengths/Suitability: Should be more effective back at this 1m 4f trip. May feature. Weaknesses: Failed to complete the distance in his last start. Spotlight names Layfayette as the NAP preference. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: The battle-hardened LAYFAYETTE (nap) is well treated by the race conditions, is suited by soft ground, and can record a fifth Curragh win and tenth in all. With 7lb claimed in both cases, the 4yos Poetic Sound and Mount St Michel could test the selection. Small Fry and Olympic Man may also feature.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 3yo 2-2-15, 4yo+ 8-21-120.
- Fate of Favourites: 1013216115.
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Joseph Patrick O’Brien 3-0-6, W P Mullins 2-1-5, Andrew Slattery 1-0-1, Noel Meade 1-1-2, H Rogers 0-1-3, Karl Thornton 0-1-1, Mrs John Harrington 0-1-7.
5.00 Final Furlong Podcast With 1xbet.ie Handicap (€18,000) (1m 2f)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Pillar Of Hope and Syzygy.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Pillar Of Hope | 1m4f winner at this venue in June. Recently won at Leopardstown on Sunday (7630 291574). | Strengths/Suitability: Current winning form (recent Leopardstown winner). Course winner over a slightly longer distance (1m4f). Weaknesses: Carrying winning momentum means he is potentially fully exposed by the handicapper. |
| Syzygy | Progressive filly with two recent handicap wins over 1m at Gowran and this venue (7809 0-7711). Suited by very soft ground. | Strengths/Suitability: Progressive and effective on very soft ground, which suits the anticipated conditions. Weaknesses: Carries an aggregate 15lb rise. This is her first run beyond 1m, though she has a fair chance of staying. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: An improved display over C&D last month provides encouragement for supporters of ZUZUKEL, Colin Keane’s mount for Tony Martin who runs three in the race. Obscenity, having only his second handicap start, is open to improvement. Convincing has shown enough to suggest he may be able to pick up a minor race. Others to consider are the progressive Syzygy and the experienced Starting Monday.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: 3yo 2-3-37, 4yo+ 3-12-63.
- Fate of Favourites: 66263.
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Jarlath P Fahey 2-0-4, Aidan Anthony Howard 0-1-3, Timothy Doyle 0-1-3.
5.35 1xbet.ie Supports Irish Racing Handicap (€18,000) (1m)
The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses for this race are Ohmali and Goldrush Kid.
Top Two Analysis
| Horse | Recent Form & Comments | Strengths, Weaknesses, and Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Ohmali | Got off the mark last month over this trip at Gowran (7323 384441). Handled heavy ground well under a positive ride to win snugly. | Strengths/Suitability: Demonstrated ability to win in testing conditions and over this distance recently. A 3yo who could have more to offer. Weaknesses: Faces a 6lb rise in the weights. |
| Goldrush Kid | His sole win from 21 starts came over C&D in May on soft ground off this mark (8195 824077). | Strengths/Suitability: Proven C&D winner on soft ground off his current handicap mark. Weaknesses: Needs to improve significantly on his most recent run here over 7f. |
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict is: A big field but few appeal. OHMALI won a shade snugly at Gowran in testing conditions and the 3yo could have more to offer in these conditions. Launch Time looks a player dropped in trip, while plenty of each-way value, likely candidates including Super Exceed, Victoria Kessia, Pete’s Dream and Rodeeve.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: For 3yo+ handicap (no detailed breakdown provided).
- Fate of Favourites: Not provided separately in a dedicated table.
- Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Not provided separately in a dedicated table.
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