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Sunday 29 September 2024

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Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch (0-110) (Premier Handicap)

3YO plus | 2m 170y | 33 Runners | Turf

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(12)

Tashkhan^v¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 109

33/1

Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Chester (15.9f, soft) 15 days ago, needing stiffer test. Claims.

Form: 33-0593

(14)

Naqeeb^t³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 105

11/1

Fifteenth of 20 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to firm, 10/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 3-36020

(19)

Falcon Eight^b⁵⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-11| J: C D Hayes| T: D K Weld| OR: 104| C

16/1

Course winner. 40/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, soft) 58 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort.

Form: 21-6770

(28)

Chally Chute³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: R P Whelan| T: M Halford & T Collins| OR: 103| C| D

28/1

Course winner. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft, 6/4) on NH debut 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Trainer going well. Solid each-way chance.

Form: 3044-62

(26)

Dawn Rising⁹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: D P McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 102

14/1

3/1, respectable third of 9 in minor event at Royal Ascot (21.6f, good to firm). Off 99 days. Down in trip. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 233-753

(11)

Divine Comedy²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R Kingscote| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 102

18/1

Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Latest win at Haydock in May. 10/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good) 22 days ago. No forlorn hope.

Form: 3-31258

(15)

Taipan^p³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 102

22/1

1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Galway in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (14.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 37 days ago so needs to bounce back.

Form: 2112-18

(3)

A Piece Of Heaven⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: L T McAteer| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 100

12/1

1 win from 3 runs this year. 6/1, 25 lengths third of 5 to Grosvenor Square in Irish St Leger Trial at this course (14f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 141-173

(18)

Derida^b1,t¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: N M Crosse| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 99

40/1

100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, 10¾ lengths eighth of 15 to Beechwood in listed race at Galway (12f, good) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more.

Form: 8/631-08

(23)

Jesse Evans²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: O J Orr| T: N Meade| OR: 99| D

22/1

Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner novice chase (5/2) at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Useful on the Flat so can't be discounted.

Form: 11463-4

(20)

Countess Of Tyrone^p1,t⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: W J Lee| T: P Twomey| OR: 98

16/1

Lightly-raced winner. Latest win at Down Royal in May. 5/1, 7¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Grateful in Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (14f, good) 81 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Much respected on her handicap debut.

Form: 1-9218

(6)

My Mate Mozzie³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: G F Carroll| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 98

14/1

Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, creditable ninth of 20 in handicap (12/1) at York (13.8f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 2/715-39

(21)

Enfranchise¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: G M Ryan| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 97| D

28/1

Ninth of 15 to Beechwood in listed race (22/1) at Galway (12f, good) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly back up in trip and not ruled out.

Form: 402-159

(9)

Magellan Strait^b³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: H J Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 97| CD

25/1

Good second of 15 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Kilbeggan (25f, good) 37 days ago. Took this 12 months ago so needs considering back in this sphere.

Form: 301-107

(32)

My Lyka¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: J J G Ryan⁽³⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 97

33/1

Fairly useful maiden over jumps. Eleventh of 22 in handicap (33/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Possibilities.

Form: 2/134-00

(4)

Boher Road¹⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: S T McCullagh⁽³⁾| T: J P Fahey| OR: 96| C| D

20/1

Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm, 13/2), ridden too aggressively. Off 103 days. Not discounted.

Form: 810-110

(25)

Zeeband^t⁴³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: L F Roche| T: P J Gilligan| OR: 96| D

40/1

Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, tailed-off last of 5 to Grosvenor Square in Irish St Leger Trial at this course (14f, good to firm, 66/1) 43 days ago. Must improve.

Form: 10514/5

(27)

The Euphrates^b1¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 105

7/1

40/1, excellent 3¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Kyprios in Irish St Leger at this course (14f, good) 14 days ago. Blinkers replace uusal visor. Makes handicap debut off an attractive mark so ought to go close.

Form: 456124

(7)

Prairie Dancer^b³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: M P Sheehy| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 94| D

28/1

15/8, career best when winning 6-runner novice chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) 34 days ago. Useful on the Flat so can't be dismissed.

Form: 06/516-6

(16)

Zanndabad^t¹⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: C T Keane| T: Mrs C O'Leary| OR: 94| BF

11/1

Respectable sixth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm) 103 days ago. Much respected after a break.

Form: 13/07-36

(10)

Plontier¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: D Egan| T: W P Mullins| OR: 93

28/1

First run since leaving Tadeusz Debowski when easily landing novice hurdle at Sligo (20.5f, soft). Only 15th at Leopardstown since but this useful 14f scorer on the Flat in France is well worth another chance.

Form: 5/5362-0

(17)

Zoffee¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: A J Slattery| T: H Palmer| OR: 93| D

25/1

Won Chester Cup in May. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap there (15.9f, soft, 12/1) 15 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 0-10094

(33)

Enniskerry^t⁶²

Age: 10| Weight: 8-13| J: J A Heffernan| T: B Connell| OR: 92

12/1

Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Smart winner at 18f in chases. Tenth of 20 in handicap (6/1) at Galway (16.8f, good to soft) 62 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs considering.

Form: 1-130

(31)

Dartan^b,t⁵⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: W Joyce⁽⁵⁾| T: M J Smith| OR: 91| C| D

50/1

Course winner. 20/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, soft) 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Useful on the Flat but others more persuasive.

Form: 101500-

(29)

Bialystok¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: J A Powell⁽³⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 90

33/1

Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Nineteenth of 22 in handicap (18/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Up in trip. No forlorn hope.

Form: 212/850

(13)

Nurburgring^t¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: D McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 90| D

11/2

Landed Galway Hurdle before shaping well when fourth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Interesting stepping back up in trip.

Form: 5030-64

(5)

Comfort Zone^b1¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: M W Hassett⁽⁵⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 88| D

22/1

Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, twentieth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good, 9/1) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time.

Form: 2413/2-0

(22)

Sixandahalf⁴³^{(ex 7)}

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: R Whearty⁽³⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 81| D

11/1

Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (14f, good to firm, 11/4) 43 days ago. Carries 7 lb penalty but she's not taken lightly.

Form: 12361

(2)

Spasiba¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: W M Lordan| T: W P Mullins| OR: 88

14/1

14/1, respectable seventh of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.

Form: 13/69-37

(8)

Alphonse Le Grande^t⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: N G McCullagh| T: Mrs C O'Leary| OR: 87

28/1

3 wins from 5 runs this year. Below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Galway (16.8f, good to soft, 16/1) 62 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 7-51110

(1)

Lot of Joy¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Reserve 1| T: W P Mullins| OR: 87

16/1

Respectable twelfth of 22 in handicap (12/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip and in the mix. RESERVE

Form: 00-3930

(24)

Busselton^b⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-7| J: Reserve 2| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 86| D

25/1

1 win from 3 runs this year. Eleventh of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f, soft, 20/1) 4 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. RESERVE

Form: 631/717

(30)

Jacovec Cavern⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Reserve 3| T: E Mullins| OR: 83| BF

11/1

First run since leaving Paul Hennessy when good ¾-length second of 17 to Busselton in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 11/4) 60 days ago. Has more to offer for new yard. RESERVE

Form: 10941/2

Forecasts

Nurburgring (7/1), The Euphrates (15/2), A Piece Of Heaven (8/1), Sixandahalf (10/1), Naqeeb (12/1), My Mate Mozzie (12/1), Zanndabad (12/1), Enniskerry (12/1), Divine Comedy (14/1), Jacovec Cavern (16/1), Boher Road (16/1), Taipan (16/1), Dawn Rising (16/1), Enfranchise (20/1), Countess Of Tyrone (20/1), Spasiba (20/1), Lot of Joy (20/1), Comfort Zone (20/1), Derida (20/1), Plontier (20/1), My Lyka (25/1), Busselton (25/1), Chally Chute (25/1), Alphonse Le Grande (25/1), Prairie Dancer (25/1), Jesse Evans (25/1), Tashkhan (25/1), Zeeband (33/1), Magellan Strait (33/1), Bialystok (33/1), Zoffee (33/1), Falcon Eight (33/1), Dartan (50/1)

A highly competitive renewal of the Irish Cesarewitch but THE EUPHRATES looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut on the back of his excellent Irish St Leger fourth so gets the vote. Gavin Cromwell's improving filly Sixandahalf could emerge as the main danger to Aidan O'Brien's 3-y-o, although lots of others need factoring in, chiefly Nurburgring, Spasiba, Chally Chute and Dawn Rising.