1

Coeur d’Or

Continues on a career high mark and hasn’t won since August 2023. However, he retains plenty of ability and can’t be dismissed on seasonal debut.

2

Indigo Five

The mare reserves her best for this track (three wins) and not at her best at Gowran Park (sixth) last time. However, it’s not impossible that she could bounce back.

3

Orandi

In the form of his life, having won a big handicap here in March. Posted another fine effort last time and could be ahead of the handicapper.

4

Blues Emperor

Has risen in the ratings since Dundalk all-weather success in October. Equally adept on turf but the market will probably be the best guide to his chances on his seasonal debut. Ran fifth in this last year.

5

Skukuza

The British raider, placed at Royal Ascot last season, caught the eye when a running-on sixth on the Newcastle all-weather last time. The extra 200 metres should also be a bonus.

6

State Actor

Made big strides forward last season and loves this track. The gelding is back to defend his title but is unraced since October.

7

Akecheta

Splendidly consistent, having been in the money in all her eight career starts, and plenty to like about her strong finishing effort here in late March.

8

Perfect Judgement

On a roll on the Dundalk all-weather (three wins) in the winter, but will need to improve on previous course form figures which read 4-4-13.

9

Grey Leader

Gained solitary 2024 success at Galway but form otherwise patchy. Safely held on reappearance. Improvement needed.

10

Exquisite Acclaim

Has done the bulk of his winning on the Dundalk all-weather (six wins), but turf record (1 win from 22) is less inspiring.

11

Presence

This course and distance winner has yet to match last season’s eloquent form figures. From a top yard, the filly can do better.

12

Lord Church

Turned the corner last season (three wins) and solid reappearance effort (third) on debut run for current trainer also bodes well for his chances.

13

Serialise

Outran her odds on four occasions last season. Likely to have come on for her third at Cork earlier this month and there could be more to come.

14

Slieve Binnian

Makes his third appearance for current yard, having forged a reputation as an all-weather specialist (four wins). His turf record is less impressive (one win), but he has been given some respite by the handicapper.

15

San Aer

Campaigned under both codes but currently riding a long losing sequence dating back to October 2023. Others preferred.

16

Derry Lad

Hasn’t made the frame for almost a year and struggling at present to recapture past glories. Makes second appearance for current yard.

17

No More Porter

Talented if inconsistent sort. However, all three wins have been at this course and one to note if attracting market support.

18

Enchanted Garden

Lightly raced but boasting a good wins to runs ratio. Made a winning reappearance at Leopardstown and could surprise.

19

Eighty Eight

Tends to reserve his best for the all-weather at Dundalk nowadays, and record at the Curragh is modest.