Saval Beg Stakes 2010 Preview (Listed)
Sunday’s other major race is the Listed Saval Beg Stakes, run over a mile and six furlongs, and won in recent times by such staying luminaries as Vinnie Roe, Media Puzzle and Yeats. Whilst there is unlikely to be a winner quite in that class this year, at least two of the field look likely to be competing...
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Ballycorus Stakes 2010 Preview (Group 3)
The feature race at Leopardstown’s above average Sunday meet is the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes, run over seven furlongs. With the alumni of the race including Tumbleweed Ridge, King Charlemagne and Lord Admiral, it’s a decent enough contest, and last year’s winner, Duff, is favourite to repeat...
[Continue reading: Ballycorus Stakes 2010 Preview (Group 3)]The Curragh Trends – Sun
2.35 AIRLIE STUD GALLINULE STAKES (GROUP 3) (2YO) 10f THIS RACE WAS MADE OPEN ONLY TO 3YO’S IN 2004, BEFORE THAT IT WAS A 3YO+ RACE. 8 LOSING FILLYS/MARES’ IN THE LAST 6 RENEWALS. RECORD OF FILLYS/MARES’ – 4560964L. 5 OF THE LAST 6 WINNERS HAD A PRE RACE RPR OF 94+. THE LAST 6 WINNERS WERE SINGLE FIGURE...
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The Curragh Trends – Sat
2.40 TP WATERS MARBLE HILL STAKES (LISTED) (2YO) 5F TRENDS EXTENDED TO 2001 AND 2000 TO HAVE THE CRITERIA OF THE LAST 8 RENEWALS. 7 OF THE LAST 8 WINNERS HAD A PRE RACE RPR OF BETWEEN 79 – 95. THE LAST 8 WINNERS’ WERE SINGLE FIGURE PRICES. JUST 1 UNPLACED FAVOURITE IN THE LAST 8 RENEWALS. 6 OF THE LAST...
[Continue reading: The Curragh Trends – Sat]Tattersalls Gold Cup/ Gallinule Stakes
Both the Tattersalls Gold Cup and Gallinule Stakes on Sunday look weak affairs with Ballydoyle likely to have strong odds on favourites in each race. Fame And Glory should prove far superior to his rivals in the former while Jan Vermeer will need to win the latter contest impressively if he is to book his ticket...
[Continue reading: Tattersalls Gold Cup/ Gallinule Stakes]Irish 1000 Guineas(Group 1)
Its the turn of the fillies on Sunday with the Irish 1000 Guineas the centre piece of a high class days action at the Curragh. A maximum field of 19 lineup here and it is hoped that the draw does not prove as significant as its Newmarket equivalent earlier in the month. Music Show only finished 6th on that occasion...
[Continue reading: Irish 1000 Guineas(Group 1)]Tri Equestrian Stakes(Group 3)
The Group 3 Tri Equestrian Stakes at headquarters on Saturday is a weak event for its nature and looks destined for export with the Richard Hannon trained Shamwari Lodge looking set to benefit from the absence of a strong home challenge. At around the 4/6 mark there is little value in following the selection but...
[Continue reading: Tri Equestrian Stakes(Group 3)]Irish 2000 Guineas(Group 1)
The Curragh stage the first of its Group one races on Saturday with the Irish 2000 Guineas taking centre stage. The race features a rematch between a number of the Newmarket also rans and the reappearance of potential Ballydoyle star Steinbeck. Canford Cliffs did best of those that raced at Newmarket earlier this...
[Continue reading: Irish 2000 Guineas(Group 1)]Greenlands Stakes(Group 3)
The Greenlands Stakes is the first of a multitude of group class action at the Curragh over the weekend. This all aged sprint over 6f is a competitive affair with some emerging sprinters hoping to graduate from handicap company and take over the mantle from more established stars. Markab has looked top class the...
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Irish 2000 Guineas 2010, Trends and Preview
3.45 THE ABU DHABI IRISH 2000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1) (3YO) 1M Key Trend: THE LAST 8 WINNERS HAD RUN IN THE ENGLISH 2000 GUINEAS AT NEWMARKET. Others: – THE LAST 6 WINNERS CAME FROM STALLS 6 – 8. - HORSES DRAWN IN STALLS 1 & 2 HAVE MADE THE FRAME THREE TIMES FROM 24 WIN AND PLACE POSITIONS. – 6 OF...
[Continue reading: Irish 2000 Guineas 2010, Trends and Preview]7:10 NAAS BLUE WIND STAKES (GROUP 3) – TRENDS
The race was transferred from Cork to Naas in 2005. The last 5 winners were aged 3. 3 of the last 5 winners were Irish bred. The last 5 winners weighed between 8-7 & 8-10 The stallion Gallileo has had 2 winners in the last 4 renewals. The last 5 winners had won at 7f +. 4 of the last 5 winners finished in...
[Continue reading: 7:10 NAAS BLUE WIND STAKES (GROUP 3) – TRENDS]Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes(Group 2) Trends – Leopardstown Sun 9th May
4.05 4 of the last 5 favourites have been beaten. 7 of the last 8 winners were 1 from 1 at Leopardstown. 5 Aiden O’Brien winners in the last 8 renewals. 6 of the last 8 winners had won lto. 5 winners in the last 8 renewals had run at least once that season. The Ballysax run here in April has produced 4 winners...
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Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes (Group2) Preview
Sunday’s featured Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown – won last year by Fame And Glory – sees a very disappointing turnout with only 4 runners facing the starter. Of these, one is likely to be a pacemaker, so we are almost certain to have a very tactical affair. Indeed,on paper at least,...
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Amethyst Stakes (Group 3) Preview
The final Group race at Leopardstown on Sunday is the Amethyst Stakes over a mile. Once again we see a very disappointing turnout with only the five runners. Famous Name looks a very strong candicate here and it is difficult to see him being beaten. This is likely to be reflected in his odds with 1/2 or thereabouts...
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Ten Horses To Follow – 2010 Flat Season
Now that the English Guineas are behind us (or should I say the French Guineas?!), the flat season is in full cry. So, what better time to offer ten horses to follow this season. These are not my ten. Rather, they’re from a very sharp chap called Richard Stoddart, who runs a long odds betting service over...
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