1. Arbutus | Full brother to Celestial Object, won at 7f. A winner at 12-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Newfoundland by 1 1/4l. |
2. Shark Bay | On a seven day back-up and a winner at first outing this prep. Has genuine early speed. Place only. |
3. Cairde Go Deo | Has won or placed in all three races so far. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader. Should fight out the finish. |
4. Hotter Than Hades | In the money last start running third at Tipperary. Looks the leader and should run fitter for past attempts. Place hope. |
5. Selador | Half-sister to Brutal, won twice on the flat at 1m and 1m 4f and over hurdles at 2m. Beaten 2 3/4l by Lily Pond when second of 8 at 13-2 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. |
6. Willesee | Short back-up of seven days. Has genuine early speed. Should go well. |