The market favourite and the editorial selection, rated top of the field by 4 lengths and carrying a clean record of 1 win and 3 placed finishes from just 4 races. His fresher approach at age three is refreshing—he's still learning and improving—but like most runners here, he's untested on slightly soft ground. The 3.0 odds price in that unknown.
Top rated by 4lbsNever raced on slightly soft groundMarket favourite (3.0)
The sharpest horse here on current form with a win rate of roughly 1 in 4 races, fresh off a victory at Gowran Park three weeks ago. But there's a question mark hanging over him: he's never raced on slightly soft ground, and that's exactly what he'll face today—a potential disadvantage against rivals with proven soft-ground records. The early drift in the market (from 1.03 to 5.5) suggests bettors are worried about that unknown factor.
Never raced on slightly soft groundBest career win rate in field (1 in 4)
A three-year-old hitting his stride, having finished in the top three in three consecutive races—a sign of a horse arriving in form at exactly the right moment. His recent second at Killarney was only 0.8 lengths away, and his 25% win rate from 4 races matches the quality shown by the market favourite. The engine appears to be running smoothly right now.
J. Kearney(3)
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S. Thorne
· 6yo
· 9st 10lb
· OR 95
HeadgearForm
13
Wearing cheekpiecesWon 1 of last 5Won here 1 time
TrackLab Insight
The only proven course winner in the field, having won at Cork just seven weeks ago and delivering a reassuring recent run. But there's a significant weakness: he's never won on soft ground from three attempts, and today's slightly soft conditions represent unfamiliar territory for him. His 12% win rate over 17 races puts him in the supporting cast rather than the lead.
One of few course winners (1 wins here)
Trainer Quotes
Jun 2025
"It was a shame not to get it done in the Victoria Cup but he's had a look at the track. He's gone up 3lb for the good run in third but it looks the ideal prep for this one. The style of the race suits a hold-up horse as there should be plenty of pace to aim at and he ticks a lot of boxes. He's a big bullet to fire at the meeting for us in our first year training. 13-06-25"
Won at this course & distanceWon 1 of last 5Won here 1 timeWon at this distance 1 time
TrackLab Insight
The filly with relevant course and distance form—she's won at Cork over 7 furlongs and shows a best win rate of 33% at this trip, the strongest record at this distance in the field. Her 20% overall win rate across 10 races signals consistency, and crucially, she's proven on soft ground with 1 win from 3 attempts. She's rated slightly behind the principals but offers genuine value at 11.0.
Has won over this course and distanceBest record at this trip (1 from 4)
A five-year-old trying to rediscover form after winning his only race over two and a half years ago—an outlier, not a pattern. His recent third at Killarney shows he can run close, but his zero wins in five attempts on fast, dry ground is a real problem on what should be ideal conditions for him. At 19.0, he's offered at generous odds for a reason.
Wearing blinkersFresh (346 days off)Won 1 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
A three-year-old colt who impressed with a debut victory at Naas 346 days ago and has been off the track for six months—the kind of break that raises questions about readiness. His single-race record of 100% looks stunning on paper but means nothing as a guide to today's performance; he's returning untested on slightly soft ground after a long absence. The 19.0 odds reflect genuine uncertainty.
Never raced on slightly soft groundLightly raced (1 career races)
Wearing tongue strapFresh (125 days off)Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
A three-year-old colt arriving with genuine mystery: he won three races in Poland before finishing tenth on his only British start 125 days ago. That single run tells you almost nothing, and the lengthy absence means his current readiness is hard to judge. The odds at 19.0 reflect the gamble, but if he's matured since that tenth-place finish, he could surprise.
Never raced on slightly soft groundLightly raced (1 career races)
Fresh (847 days off)Won 0 of last 5Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
A nine-year-old returning after nearly two years away from the track—an absence so long it borders on a complete restart. With just one win in 17 races and zero success on any form of soft ground, the odds at 1000.0 are not generous, they're realistic. This is a horse looking for a miracle after a 693-day layoff.
Never raced on slightly soft groundAbsent 847 days (longest in field)
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.