Race & Stay Irish Racing Tours Rated Race

Has a win over course and distance but could not last home over a mile in a Group 1 last time; the return to 6f at a stiff track suits and he has more to offer — the main risk is whether that top-level exposure has dulled his edge in a shorter race.

Building form in handicaps and recently got back to landing a race at the Curragh by a neck; effective at 5-6f on a range of going and stepping up in class here — the leap from handicap company brings unknowns but the improving profile makes her a genuine factor.

Disappointing when stepped up in trip at the Curragh last time, but prior to that had been running consistently well; effective at 6f on a sound surface and the drop back in distance is a positive — needs to recapture his previous level to be competitive against good opponents.

Landed a maiden at Fairyhouse by two and a half lengths last time, travelling smoothly and putting the race to bed decisively; progressive profile and effective at 7f-1m on yielding and good — this step into better company is warranted and, with the form behind him sound, he merits favouritism.