1

Art Power

A veteran UK-trained sprinter with a terrific record when he visits the Curragh. After a 294-day absence he ran an encouraging G3 fourth over 1200m here last month.

2

Bucanero Fuerte

This very speedy colt has won both starts this season, latterly leading throughout in a 1200m G3 here last month. Aggressive tactics likely on the menu again here.

3

Erosandpsyche

His four career wins have all come at this pure sprinting trip but at a lower level than this. But he did run second as an outsider in this last year so can’t be ruled out.

4

Night Raider

All four career wins on all-weather surfaces but that disguises strong turf sprinting efforts, including leading for most of the trip when fourth in a York G1 last month.

5

Two Stars

Has won both starts this season, a soft-ground handicap over this C&D and then a Listed event at Naas. Up in grade. One of plenty in this likely to go hard from the gate.

6

Arizona Blaze

Had no difficulty handling easier ground than he preferred when landing a G2 over this C&D in July. But well below that level, running flat when favourite for a York G1.

7

Powerful Nation

His last two starts have not offered much hope as far as winning this is concerned. Sharper when winning a Listed sprint at Cork in June.

8

Whistlejacket

Mostly seen at 1200m but earlier in his career won a soft-ground Listed sprint over this C&D. Often races prominently, not possible last time when slow from the gates.

9

Asfoora

This terrific Australian speedster bounced right back to her best with a sparkling G1 victory at York last month. Live chances if in the same shape now.

10

Mgheera

In sparkling form earlier in 2025 with her trademark late surge proving decisive in a G3 at Longchamp and G2 at Haydock. Can blow the start. Prefers good or slower ground.

11

Nighteyes

Her four career wins were over around 1200m so may lack quite enough pace for this especially as she is sometimes slow from the gates.

12

She’s Quality

Some fine performances though frustrating as a close second on four occasions this season. For whatever reason she was less good in a York G1 last time.

13

Vadream

Hard to recommend, having failed to win any of her last 21 starts. No serious impact recently. Slow ground badly needed.

14

Grande Marques

Showed lots of dash from the front – taking full advantage of her good gate – when too quick for 12 rivals in a Listed Tipperary sprint last month. Worth a crack at this.

15

Lady With The Lamp

Not beaten far in her last three starts. Dropping back to 1000m here but an unlikely winner.

16

Saratoga Special

Came from off a strong pace to win a Listed sprint at Ayr in June, a fine effort considering she was the lowest rated filly in that field. Not as good twice since.