Watch Racing TV Irish EBF Lenebane Stakes (Listed)

A fine effort in a Listed race at Limerick last time, going down by half a length after finishing with good late energy over this trip, confirms he is in excellent heart. He landed this race 12 months ago and has every chance of going close again.

Well beaten in a Group 2 at Chester last time after being asked to make up too much ground, he is better judged on his earlier form, having landed a race earlier in the campaign. The trainer has a strong record at this venue and Starford is the one to beat.

Won a maiden at Down Royal on his Flat debut by three lengths last time and showed clear ability on that occasion, but this is a considerably tougher assignment and he needs to find considerably more in this grade.

A Group 2 at the Curragh last time saw her beaten close to 10 lengths when running to handicap level, but the trainer is in good form and she reappears in first-time cheekpieces. Effective over today's trip with plenty of give in the ground, she is respected.

Landed a handicap at Leopardstown comfortably last time and is effective over today's trip and conditions, she now goes in first-time cheekpieces. The step up in grade makes this considerably harder, and the trainer's recent form is a concern.