Querido set to strike
Edward O'Grady's charge performed with plenty of promise when fifth to Trefflich at Limerick and his last effort, at Kilbeggan, did little to dispel the notion that a minor event such as this is within the capabilities of the four-year-old.
He raced near the back for much of the journey, before finishing to some effect to take third behind Real Overdrive and Norborne Bandit.
The Irish Stallion Farms' EBF Race is a cracking little contest with the vote going to the only penalised runner, Vorteeva.
John Oxx’s colt began with an unlucky sixth behind Finicius at the Curragh, in one of the best juvenile maidens run so far this season. He then travelled to this track and made no mistake, beating Naigani by seven lengths.
Naigani re-opposes on 5lbs better terms, but that doesn't look sufficient to reverse the placings.
One-eyed Ecole d'Art can complete a hat-trick in the Relaunched www.tipperaryraces.ie Novice Hurdle. His performance at Galway last week, where he made all to beat some smart rivals, indicated Noel Meade’s gelding is rapidly on the upgrade.
Suppose, beaten four lengths plus when fifth to John Dunlop’s Sacre Coeur at Goodwood eight days ago, is the choice in the Longfield Stud EBF Maiden.
At Sligo tonight, Tom Hogan’s lightly-raced Flare Star should go close in the Irish Stallion Farms' EBF Fillies Maiden.
There was a lot to like about her display at Galway, where she only gave best close home to the useful Rajeh. Dropping down two furlongs in trip looks in her favour.
