James Joyce set to stake Guineas claims

ONLY five are set to face the starter in the 2000 Guineas Trial Stakes at Leopardstown this afternoon, but they can all be given a life of sorts.

James Joyce set to stake Guineas claims
Sat, 15 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Pat Keane

The vote goes to James Joyce, the medium of some very positive reports at the recent Ballydoyle press day. The son of Danehill would be happier on a better surface, but did handle heavy ground when winning his maiden on this track in October.

The main dangers, Caribbean and Heliostatic, have a similar profile to the selection. Both are apparently well regarded, having landed their respective maidens at the Curragh.

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