Trafalgar poised to get off the mark
The son of Galileo is clearly no star, but does appear capable of taking a modest contest such as this, even from a less than favourable draw in 12. He showed absolutely nothing on his debut at Fairyhouse in June, trailing home fifth of five behind stable companion, Cape Blanco.
An indication as to just how poor an effort that was is the fact the selection was a whopping 17 lengths adrift of the fourth horse.
Aidan O’Brien’s colt then wasn’t seen again until reappearing at Navan four months later, making a lot of the running, before fading into fifth beind Bogie in a 17-runner affair.
That represented a massive step up and he improved again subsequently, when a length and a half into fourth behind Dalkan on this track.
Keraloun has, arguably, the best form in the contest, beaten a length and three parts by Fighting Brave at Dundalk.
There is a suspicion, however, he may have his own ideas about the game and it’s no great surprise is now fitted with blinkers.
Inch Rebel, who landed some tasty wagers here late last month, gets the vote in the For Free Wed. Meetings At Dundalk Handicap. She won easily then, but paid the penalty, going up 12lbs. That was Inch Rebel’s first run for a while, though, and she may well defy the handicapper.
Ger Lyons’ Buaiteoir, noted finishing strongly when third to Smartest and Cheveyo here, is likely the relish the extra two furlongs of the www.dundalkstadium Maiden.
