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84 Expert View: Back to best beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective 7/8f, suited by cut; can go well again.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on heavy ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 16 behind Hellorhighwater beaten 3/4l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) last month.
80 Expert View: Back to form beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Gowran Park last time; effective at 7/8f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent but capable.
Form Snapshot: She has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good - yielding to yielding - soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Rion Rubette when fourth of 11 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) last month.
81 Expert View: Needed run down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; effective 7/8f, acts on any but unproven on heavy; form in and out of late.
Form Snapshot: She has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 17l behind Glory To Be at 25-1 when 15th of 16 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month.
82 Expert View: Pleasing return beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Leopardstown last time; effective 6-8f, suited by cut; chance if building on latest.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Glory To Be when fifth of 16 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month.
84 Expert View: Below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Limerick last time; effective 7/8f, enjoys plenty of cut; chance here off reduced mark.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Hellorhighwater at 9-2 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) last month.
87 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at the Curragh last time; trainer in form; effective 5-8f, acts on yielding and good; consistent.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Finished 1 1/4l behind Merisi Diamond when fifth of 17 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (soft) last month.
78 Expert View: Never really dangerous beaten 7l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; progressed well in hood, respected off this mark.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Far From Dandy at 4-1jt-fav when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year.
78 Expert View: Again below form down in trip down the field in a handicap at the Curragh most recent; top course jockey; effective 6-8f, probably best at 7f, needs soft to show best; bit to prove after a couple of poor efforts.
Form Snapshot: Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 11l behind Merisi Diamond at 40-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (soft) last month.
81 Expert View: Below form ninth beaten 6l off 77 last time, 1lb lower here; off a short-break; effective 7/8f on soft, good and AW; bounce back needed.
Form Snapshot: She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Ohailbhic at 15-2 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in March.
77 Expert View: Below form down in trip down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; usually held up; effective 7/8f, acts on yielding, fast ground and AW; slow starts an issue and no win in almost two years.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 16l behind Glory To Be at 8-1 when 13th of 16 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month.
77 Expert View: Below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Limerick last time; effective 7-9f, suited by cut; bounce back needed.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Hellorhighwater at 40-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) last month.
81 Expert View: Below form back on Flat down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; significant jockey booking; effective 7/8f, likes give; hard to fancy.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 18l behind Vega's Muse at 22-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) last month.
80 Expert View: Below form, needed run down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; effective 7f on sound surface; bounce back needed.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 20l behind Vega's Muse at 40-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) last month.
83 Expert View: Bit wide down in trip, needed run beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Naas last time; off a short-break; effective 7f on soft, good and AW; should come on for return.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Independent Expert when fourth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (soft) in March.
78 Expert View: Won this last year; found little, below form down the field in a handicap at the Curragh most recent; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; form tailed off last year, more needed.
Form Snapshot: Has won 12 races from 5f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Perry Mason when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (soft - heavy) in March.
77 Expert View: Below form on return down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; suited by 1m, acts on yielding and good; should come on for return.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in six starts. Beaten 16l behind Vega's Muse at 12-1 when 14th of 17 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) last month.
77 Expert View: Never involved beaten 7l in a handicap at the Curragh last time; effective 6/7f, suited by plenty of cut; better ground here might help.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 5f and 6f on good to soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Key Witness at 15-2 when 9th of 20 on his latest outing at Curragh over 7f (heavy) in November last year.
81 Expert View: Ran to form back up in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Limerick last time; effective 7/8f, acts on yielding and AW; generally consistent.
Form Snapshot: Placed in three of 14 starts. Third of 15 behind Monvoe beaten 3l at 14-1 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) last month.
Plenty in with chances in a tight handicap. SUN SOLDIER cashed plenty of cheques last year and made a pleasing return to action when beaten just over a length at the Curragh last month. That was his first start back from a break and it would be no surprise to see him take a step forward from that effort. Zaraahmando has acquitted himself well in higher grades since delivering at Cork last autumn, while Gloriously Glam outran her odds when fourth in a warm fillies' handicap at Gowran Park in April. Fast Tara and Chester Nimitz, who made up a lot of ground for fifth at Leopardstown, will have their supporters.
Plenty to consider here with SUN SOLDIER favoured just with the slight step back up in trip expected to suit. He's been holding his form well and can get the better of the top weight Fast Tara. That one ran well at Limerick last time and remains competitively weighted. Third choice is Highbury See See. He wasn't at his best last time but is considered on his ealrier Curragh effort.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 14 | Shoot To Kill | 3 | 8 | 10 0 | 80 | 239332 | 52 days | Stephen Thorne (97 miles) | Jack Kearney | 10/ 1 | 1:32.62 |
| 2024 | Soft | 15 | Brains | 4 | 8 | 9 8 | 72 | 920823 | 33 days | R Donohoe (98 miles) | Adam Caffrey | 14/ 1 | 1:36.90 |
| 2022 | Soft - Heavy | 15 | Timourid | 3 | 5 | 9 7 | 80 | 4107-22 | 33 days | P W Flynn (19 miles) | Luke McAteer | 13/ 2 | 1:36.85 |
| 2021 | Soft | 14 | Soaring Monarch | 2 | 4 | 9 4 | 80 | 142244 | 190 days | Peter Fahey (82 miles) | Kevin Manning | 5/ 1 | 1:35.64 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f 111y | 1:31.93 |
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