1

Field Of Gold

Suffered a narrow defeat in G1 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Newmarket but has won both other 2025 starts, showing devastating acceleration to win the Irish equivalent. Major chance.

2

First Wave

Runaway winner of a Gowran Park maiden last month, a clear best effort. But this represents a huge rise in class.

3

Henri Matisse

Ended 2024 with a Breeders’ Cup win and most recently won the G1 French 2000 Guineas (1600m), strong form with the third winning the French Derby. Likely to be played late.

4

Officer

An impressive 1600m Listed winner at the Curragh. Failed to make an impact behind Field Of Gold there in G1 Irish 2000 Guineas (1600m) later in May, so is vulnerable.

5

Rashabar

As of last season he continues to run well at the top level, but his 5.3L fourth to Field Of Gold in G1 Irish 2000 Guineas (1600m) at the Curragh makes a win look unlikely.

6

Ruling Court

Got first run on Field Of Gold to win G1 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Newmarket, but still another terrific performance. Skipped the Derby due to softening ground. Chance.

7

Windlord

Came close to winning a Sandown G3 over further but couldn’t build on that when well behind Field Of Gold in G1 Irish 2000 Guineas (1600m) at the Curragh. An outsider.