Curragh 24/5/09

[fintron]

3.40 Curragh - Irish 1,000 Guineas Looking at the past ten winners of this race suggests that in general we need to be looking for a filly that won her last start in a maiden, is race fit with a run this season, and who has previously had some experience in a pattern race. Cuis Ghaire would have been an ideal selection, but hated the heavy ground when beaten at Leopardstown in August, which brings me to an alternative selection, Chintz. David Wachman's daughter of Danehill Dancer was a little disappointing at Leopardstown herself on her reappearance in March, but she looked far happier on yielding ground when running away with the C.L. Weld Park Stakes (Group 2) at this track track last term. She had Lahaleeb (priced up half the price of the Wachman runner today), Halliey's Comet, Rare Ransom and Beauthea all behind that day. All reoppose here, but Chintz won with a bit in hand that day and may be able to confirm those placings on ground that is expected to suit. Although not yet proven beyond seven furlongs this 250,000 euro purchase is worth a try at a mile judging by her last win and could be a false price based upon her poor showing on good to firm ground 56 days ago. 16/1 Paddypower, 0.25 pt

[Blair Boy]

Re: Curragh 24/5/09 3.40 Again Today's ground looks set to prove a stamina test which of those in the field who prefer a sounder surface are in for a difficult race, Again has showed good form of 3-5 on the turf and 2-2 at the Curragh, already raced and won on Heavy ground and with Johny Murtagh on board she looks to go close. Again 11/4 Ladbrokes