1600m – Turf
1 | Star Galaxy | Has run consistently well on her last four starts – including in Listed company but has a tough handicap mark. |
2 | Arisaig | No threat in a hot York handicap last month but had previously beaten 11 rivals in a fast-ground 1600m handicap at Goodwood. |
3 | Independent Expert | Came close to landing a 50-1 shock win in a prestigious handicap last time. Chances if in the same form. |
4 | Lady Lunette | Won a hot handicap here in July despite a tricky passage. Struggled off a higher mark last time. |
5 | Karsavina | A Cork winner over this trip in July. Has won on soft ground but ideally suited to faster. |
6 | Snellen | Twice a winner this year, and also second of 14 in a high grade handicap here. |
7 | Quadruple | In great shape in 2024 – including a second here – under positive rides. Won a Curragh handicap nicely last time. Chance. |
8 | Zapphire | A smart UK-trained handicapper. Quickened nicely to win a fast-ground handicap recently but reportedly prefers a slow surface. |
9 | Vera’s Secret | Romped 6.5l clear of her rivals in a 1600m Curragh handicap in July. Couldn’t handle a huge 17lb weight rise last time. |
10 | Sumptuary Law | Returned from a break to win an 1800m handicap here in June. That trip may suit her better than this one. |
11 | Serialise | Disappointed here in July, reportedly in season then. Much better when winning a fast-ground Cork handicap in August. |
12 | Solar Breeze | A rare winner who sometimes runs very modestly. Looks to need a longer trip than this. |
13 | Anvika | Swooped late to win a 1400m Limerick handicap in June. Struggling off higher marks since. |
14 | Elinor Dashwood | Some good efforts since winning a 1400m handicap in June. But may need to slip back down the weights. |
15 | Evening Blossom | Racing close to the speed, she has won her last two starts latterly a narrow handicap victory here. Elevated 5lb for that. |
16 | September Leaves | Best of six 2024 starts came this month when bravely winning a 1600m handicap. Wants good or fast ground. |
17 | Lucky Out | Only win so far has come in maiden company. An unlikely winner. |
18 | Nituna | Surged late to win a 1600m Naas handicap off top weight in July. Got upset in the stalls, never figuring last time. |
19 | Super Exceed | Looked to appreciate the step up to this trip when landing a maiden last month. A slow start didn’t help here subsequently. |