Reserve Ladies Derby Handicap

Inconsistent between codes, he most recently ran in a hurdle at Listowel where he went off too keenly and did not see out the trip; his Flat profile at 10-12f on a sound surface is the relevant form here. He has the distance and going handled, but the mark looks high enough for a dual-purpose performer with questions to answer.

Second beaten three-quarters of a length at Leopardstown last time on his return from a break — ridden positively at a shorter trip and performing well off today's mark. With plenty of scope still to tap into at middle distances, he arrives at 10f in his comfort zone with the going to suit; a genuine threat.

Ex-Godolphin and Listed-placed in America, he has been finding his level in Irish handicap company and was clearly compromised by the soft ground at Leopardstown last time — today's sounder surface at 7-9f suits better. First-time visor is worth noting, but he remains without a win in recent starts and has plenty to do.

Unsuited by the drop back in trip last time and beaten fifteen lengths as a result — she clearly wants more ground, which she gets today over 10f. She landed a head-margin win at Leopardstown two starts ago off a mark 4lb lower, and first-time cheekpieces add interest, but the current rating may still be testing her ceiling.

Consistent in his short career and ran his race at this track last time — performing creditably when stepped up in class and beaten five lengths. He handles 8-11f and first-time cheekpieces may sharpen him; the trainer is in good form, and he has shown enough in his recent outings to remain a competitive option here.