Kameko gelding was a E35,000 breeze up purchase in May; half-brother to three winners inc Thunderbolt Rocks (8.6f 2yo/9.4f AW; RPR 90) and New Year Honours (1m4f AW/1m5f Flat, 81; 2m hurdle); dam 7f winner (73); check the market.
Has run to a similar level in two maidens here at 6f and 7f; wide draw a negative but minor place claims nonetheless in first time blinkers for yard that seems to be hitting form.
Acclamation colt; half-brother to four winners inc Louis Treize (5f/6f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 83), General Assembly (5f inc AW; 83) and Nevile Chamberlain (Swedish 6f-8.6f); dam 5.7f 2yo winner (70); market best guide on debut.
Promise in a Naas barrier trial but has failed to land a blow in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse and a 1m maiden at this venue; may do better when tackling handicaps.
Barrier trial winner was highly tried to no avail after Curragh debut fourth (7f, good); back from a break with a creditable second over C&D last month; rated 83 and has an obvious chance but could have been drawn better.
Not beaten that far in a pair of maidens here over 7f-1m; beaten 3.5l when fifth of 13 on latest (1m); needs more in first-time cheekpieces dropped back in distance.
Outran odds of 25-1 when beaten 1.75l into third on debut over C&D; went even closer upped to 1m here on latest despite racing keenly; nicely drawn and leading chance if settling better dropped back to 7f.
No Nay Never colt; E130,000 breeze up buy in May; closely related to US 8.5f AW winner Carnane, half-brother to winners Shawaaheq (7.4f-8.5f inc AW/Qatar RPR 84) and Qawamees (1m4f; 83); dam 7.4f winner (inc 2yo/Listed-placed at 1m2f; 97); plenty of appeal on paper and could go well on debut.
Promise over 1m here on debut for Adrian Murray in October and again on debut for this yard when a 4.75l fourth of 14 over C&D (5-2 favourite); new tongue-tie needs to eke out a bit more.
Dark Angel gelding was a E38,000 yearling; bought back for E45,000 at the breeze ups in May; half-brother to four US winners inc Candy Flower (Graded-placed 8.5f turf; RPR 104) and Phantom Vision (5f AW/turf inc 2yo; 97); dam US 1m/8.3f dirt stakes winner; check the market.
Pleasing debut over C&D last month, staying on nicely for a 2.25l fourth (2l behind Watch Tower); entitled to improve plenty for that initial experience and should get a lot closer to Watch Tower now; player.
Has earned a rating of 77 after three runs; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month on return from 102 days off; should strip fitter now and he's a leading contender.
Acclamation filly was a 20,000 yearling; sister to 1m4f winner Vervain (RPR 61); dam eight-race maiden (placed 1m4f; 70) caught the eye when a closing third in a 7f barrier trial at Leopardstown in August; could go well on debut.
Third reserve; weakened into seventh of 13 when beaten 12.5l here on debut (1m); drop in trip is a plus and now wears a tongue-tie but others appeal more.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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