Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race

Never far away in recent starts, South Dakota brings solid each-way claims having run over today's trip and going, and 28 days between runs leaves him fresh; the concern is that he remains winless in his last four, suggesting he may find one too good again.

A winner three starts back, Full Volume has since been held to sixth on his latest outing, and the 132 lb he carries from stall one is a notable ask; experience over today's trip and going offers some encouragement, but our rating suggests he faces a stiff task against stronger company here.

Joga Bonito arrives on the back of a win last time out and has experience of today's trip and conditions, making him a genuine threat from stall two off 130 lb; the weight he shoulders is the chief concern.

Lars Soldier ran a solid second one start back and has experience of both today's trip and going, while his rating of 93 suggests he holds strong claims here; the fifth last time out is the one to look past.

Ruler's Control landed a win three starts back and has run over today's trip and going, giving him solid claims from stall seven off 130 lb; a couple of below-par efforts since are the only reservation, but he appeals as the one to beat.