1. Carrytheone | Returns from seven week let-up and has very strong form at Curragh. Could find the front in a race with no obvious leader. Go well. |
2. Saltonstall | Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Celtic Crown at 33-1 when 15th of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) last month. |
3. Casanova | He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Celtic Crown at 40-1 when seventh of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) last month. |
4. Dante's Pass | Successful at 7f and 1m on yielding and heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Zakouski when fifth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) in October last year. |
5. River Eden | A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Friendly when sixth of 14 at 10-3fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year. |
6. Star Harbour | Finished midfield last start at Curragh. Has potential to find the front in a race without much early tempo and placed when fresh. Hard to go past. |
7. Fastnet Crown | Unplaced in all four runs this prep. Could find the front in a race with no obvious leader and up in trip. Place. |
8. Pierre Lapin | Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1 1/2l behind Celtic Crown when fourth of 27 at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) last month. |
9. Sirjack Thomas | Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 8l behind Celtic Crown at 66-1 when 21st of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) last month. |
10. Mosala | Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Mashhoor at 14-1 when 11th of 19 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. |
11. Bucky Larson | Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Spanish Tenor at 8-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. |
12. Jungle Cove | Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Chicago Bear beaten 2 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. |
13. Timourid | He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and soft - heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Spanish Tenor at 9-2jt-fav when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. |
14. Start Line | A winner at 1m on yielding - soft ground. Third of 7 behind Gear Up beaten 3 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. |
15. Mctigue | Ran four lengths back from the winner last start at Gowran Park when resuming. Could find the front in a race with no obvious leader and won at Leopardstown in only second-up attempt. Chance. |
16. Big Baby Bull | He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 15l behind Punk Poet at 33-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (yielding - soft) in April. |
17. No More Porter | Has placed in two runs from three this campaign and has won twice at Curragh before. May find the front early with no other obvious contenders. Rough claims. |
18. Sherkin Island | A winner at 1m on good ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Lust when last of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (soft) in October last year. |
19. Chavajod | A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 11 behind Punk Poet beaten 1l at 3-1fav on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m in February. |
20. Eastern Wind | Coming off a win at Leopardstown. Could find the front in a race with no obvious leader and large claim helps. Needs the breaks. |