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Matron Stakes - Form Comments

09/09/2022 16:44

G1 – 1609m – Turf

1

Lights On

Can clearly handle a break, making a winning seasonal debut in a Sandown G2 in April. Not seen since disappointing at Royal Ascot, probably finding the ground too fast.

2

Pearls Galore

A Listed winner here, then a G2 winner at The Curragh earlier in the season. Two decent efforts since though short of a finishing kick in a G1 at Deauville last month.

3

Saffron Beach

Very impressive on differing ground conditions on her last two starts, latterly in a 1600m G1 at Deauville when she led and found another gear when challenged. Must be considered.

4

Affogato

The winner of two of her four starts and appeared to be running a big race when upped to G3 class only for her saddle to slip in the closing stages, at Fairyhouse in July.

5

Agartha

A three-times winner who likes Leopardstown, never having run a bad race here. Arrives in good form, having dominated from the gate to win a G3 at Tipperary.

6

Concert Hall

First run at Leopardstown for this filly, a former G3 winner. Some solid efforts also at G1 level including fourth in the Oaks at Epsom. Not seen for 44 days since a dismal run at Goodwood.

7

Homeless Songs

Vastly improved earlier this season, winning both starts latterly accelerating clear to win a G1 Irish Classic at The Curragh in May, proving herself at this trip. Rested with this target in mind.

8

Honey Girl

Probably her best run was when not beaten far in a fast-ground G1 over this trip at Royal Ascot. But her general form is surely not good enough to suggest that she will win this.

9

Panama Red

Two very solid starts on her latest two races, second each time in Listed events over this trip at Killarney. But more progress needed in this stronger company.

10

Star Girls Aalmal

Ran well on just her fourth start when fourth in a G1 Irish Classic at The Curragh in May.  Hasn’t progressed in two starts since, but slow ground here would help her cause.

11

Tenebrism

Her three wins have included two G1’s latterly when booted clear over a straight 1400m at Deauville. Not certain this is her best trip, but she looked to stay it when second back at Deauville.