Dromahane
13:00 Brighwells 4yo Maiden
Selection: Run For Firth – Has plenty of pointing experience with three starts in the Spring, the latest when chasing home Western King and Shake The Bucket at this track. Look the one to beat for Kieran Purcell
Alternative: Debt To Society – Had the two starts last Spring, the second of which came when filling the runner-up berth to Three Mountainview at Inchydoney. That was on good to firm and he could go for the in form Michael Hourigan.
13:30 Brightwells 5yo Geldings Maiden
Selection: Betterthanalright - Looks the pick on this seasons running here, he made his debut on the opening day of the season at Rathcannon and is possibly unlucky to still be a Maiden given the way in which he finished up the Rathcannon straight when finishing runner-up to the front running De Faoithesdream. The race was run in a good time and the form looks decent with the third (According To Trev) scoring since.
Alternative: Cian Boy - Has had just the two runs so far – the most recent coming when chasing home Micks at Leadington back in January, it’s somewhat worrying that he’s not been seen since but Nikki Delmer is sure to have him ready for this having already sent out a first time out winner in the Autumn season.
14:00 The Committee 5yo+ Confined Maiden (Nov Riders)
Selection: Cork Twenty Ten - Has had just two career starts for Eoghan O’Grady and the first was a promising effort at Kildorrey, he was beaten just under 20 lengths by Leave Him Alone but stayed on nicely in behind the leaders on that occasion. The next run possibly came a bit soon as it was only two weeks later and resulted in him pulling up in a similar race at Kilworth, he may be a horse who needs time between his races so this could be the time to catch him
Alternative: Shantara - Has shown promise in Mares Maidens thus far, most recently when chasing home Justthethreeofus at Bartlemy back in May, she’ll need to step up to score in a regular Mares Maiden but this Confined affair doesn’t look the strongest race ever run and she has her chance in here.
14:30 The Committee Open 4yo+ (Mdns Excl)
Selection: Kilty Storm – Had a good season in 2010/11 including when racking up a victory at this course back in November, he beat Annacarton that day and was also victorious at Rathmorissey in March, looks the one to beat here.
Alternative: Conna Castle – Had a successful season last year when carrying Jane Mangan in Open’s and Ladies Open’s, a win at the meeting here in May was followed by a runner-up spot at Kinsale on the final weekend of the year and it will be good seeing him back in action.
15:00 The Committee 5&6yo Mares Maiden
Selection: Castle Genie – Had two starts last season behind a potential black-type performer under rules in the shape of Bold Vicky and at Templemore than when chasing home Upton Ola when the stiff finish will have been against her.
Alternative: Betty Ann – Was an eyecatcher on debut at Rathcannon last month and after a bad mistake mid-race she wasn’t given a hard time and was eventually pulled up two from the finish. This more conventional circuit should suit her and she can go well.
15:30 The Committee 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
Selection: Count Salazar – Made a pleasing debut last December when third to Champion Hunter Chaser Salsify, he disappointed over this course in his only subsequent start but eleven winners have come out of the two races combined so the only issue with him is the near ten month absence.
Alternative: Derrintogher Gold – A lightly raced 6yo with just the one start so far but it was a promising sixth to Jasper Massini at Kilworth back in March, he stayed on well that day and wasn’t far behind the principals with plenty of improvement likely.
Glenbane
12:30 Quinlan Transport & Thurles Precast Products 4yo Maiden
Selection: Ashtown – A nice Westerner gelding from the yard of Colin McKeever he has had two starts to date with both resulting in third placed finishes earlier this month, firstly at Toomebridge and most recently at Taylorstown.
Alternative: Some Officer – Debuted earlier this month at Castletown and was third on that occasion to Ballymoat, that was a highly promising debut and he can improve for that and rates the main danger to Ashtown.
13:00 Lisheen Mines & Jack Blake 5&6yo Mares Maiden
Selection: Lady Boulea – Was an unlucky last fence faller when travelling best of all on her debut at Ballindenisk in May and she can make amends here in what looks a very winnable race.
Alternative: Morgana Le Fay – Has had just the three starts under all rules, her sole placing was in a point at Inch in April, that was a solid run and she’s since garnered experience on the track.
13:30 Lyons Tyre Services & Bridgestone Open 4yo+ (Mdns Excl)
Selection: Nedzer’s Return – Returned from over a year off the track to run Lord Multifix to a length at Taylorstown, this was a very pleasing effort and he’s sure to come on for that run and looks more than capable of taking home Open’s this season.
Alternative: Simonsberg – Yet to run this season but had a profitable time of it last year winning on his latest outing at Ballingarry, he’s been sold since then and will now carry the colours of Ronnie Bartlett (also now owns Simonsig).
14:00 Vets & Trainers 5&6yo Geldings Maiden
Selection: Aussie Missile – Has had the four runs so far and improved with each one, the most recent being when chasing home Mr O’Shea at Ballingarry. He was beaten just three lengths that day and looks a sure fire future winner.
Alternative: Ohwhatanight – Unraced since February when he finished third to subsequent rules winner Jimbill at Belharbour. He’d had two starts prior to that and this final start was easily his best, Pat Doyle’s charge should have matured over the Summer and he rates the main danger to Aussie Missile.
14:30 Golden Vale Hunt Members Mares Winner Of Two (Mdns Excl)
Selection: Instant Dream – A useful mare who was a fortunate winner last time out when left clear by a last fence faller, that was in a good time and with a good speed figure which suggests she’s up to scoring in this higher grade.
Alternative: Dromrua Lass – Had her first point start of the campaign at Tinahely two weeks ago and scored as she liked in a Mares Maiden, only four completed that day but she couldn’t have done it any easier and looks up to figuring in winners races.
15:00 John Quinn & Liffey Mills 7yo+ Maiden
Selection: Old Shyan – Returned to points with a bang this season and his first start in this sphere came just last week when chasing home Keep Movin at Kilsheelan, that was a highly promising first start of the season and he can improve from that.
Alternative: Artic Palm – Disappointing run in a Mares Maiden last week at Loughrea is possibly down to a paddock incident pre-race, she’d previously run Qoubilai to less than six lengths at Rathcannon and looks sure to be competitive.
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