Form Snapshot: Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 3/4l by Eddie G when second of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month.
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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap (3YO plus)
6f Good to firm-good in places
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 8l behind Jon Riggens at 18-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) in June.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 7-2 at Navan over 6f (good) on his latest outing in June, beating Alfred Tennyson by a short head.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/2l behind Mary Shoelaces at 9-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 5l behind Red Evolution when fourth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Form Snapshot: Placed in four of eight starts. Finished 8l behind Dancing Saxon when fourth of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Placed in five of 18 starts. Finished 3/4l behind Contrary To Law when fourth of 15 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 1 1/2l behind Mary Shoelaces when fourth of 18 at 22-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in six starts. Beaten 12l behind Gotta Catch'em All at 12-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Gotta Catch'em All beaten 2l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 8l behind Unterberg at 7-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in February.
Form Snapshot: She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Gotta Catch'em All at 20-1 when 13th of 15 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Vega's Muse at 16-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) in April.
Form Snapshot: Yet to place in three starts. Finished 11l behind Sindagan when fifth of 14 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month.
Form Snapshot: She has won three times at 6f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten a neck by El Fontenaro when second of 19 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to firm) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Verdict
Dropping to 6f should suit CAISLEAN NI CUAN, who has been performing creditably in maidens. The daughter of Mehmas is inclined to be keen and didn't see out 7f up the hill at Galway last time, but her opening mark of 66 looks fair and a strongly-run sprint may bring out the best in her. Go Athletico has been running well and went up 4lb for finishing second to a stablemate in a Galway handicap over 7f. Hugo's Girl is a maiden after 18 starts, but has been consistent this summer and has Oisin Murphy's assistance.
The mare ROSATO has fallen in the weights and ran much better at Cork last time, while she also has some smart efforts at the course to her name. She rates the most likely winner, although Sovereign Cry was a winner two starts back and his subsequent defeat pointed to him being helped by a return to 6f. Nazario has been in fair form and can go well once more in new headgear down in trip, while Nouvel Espoir, who has been in decent form, could be another to benefit from the step back up to 6f.
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 13 | Tropical Retreat | 5 | 3 | 9 9 | 79 | 592184 | 5 days | T Mullins (39 miles) | Shane Foley | 8/ 1 | 1:09.74 |
| 2024 | Good to Firm | 14 | Keke | 12 | 4 | 10 0 | 80 | 17-5311 | 50 days | E Lynam (32 miles) | James Ryan | 9/ 1 | 1:10.53 |
| 2023 | Good | 19 | Secret Magician | 3 | 4 | 9 7 | 73 | 32-0060 | 7 days | M Hassett (73 miles) | Wayne Hassett | 9/ 2 | 1:13.02 |
| 2022 | Good | 12 | Gordon Bennett | 13 | 4 | 10 0 | 80 | 4-05281 | 17 days | R Brabazon (3 miles) | Gary Carroll | 7/ 4 | 1:11.74 |
| 2021 | Yielding | 15 | Texas Rock | 11 | 10 | 9 3 | 74 | 808070 | 35 days | M C Grassick (3 miles) | Billy Lee | 20/ 1 | 1:12.23 |
Verdict
