7.30 Leopardstown
Famous Name: Come close to landing Group 1’s twice before
(finished second in the French Derby in 2008 and this race in 2009) &
dominant as ever in Group & listed events to start this season; Easy winner
last time and one to beat again here.
Jan Vermeer: Never quite realized the potential that his
easy Group 1 juvenile / 3yo debut wins suggested, but not at all disgraced in
top classic events; Badly in need of the run when well behind Workforce on
seasonal debut (given a lot to do) but disappointing when well beaten by Famous
Name last time and 3lbs turnaround not likely to make a difference.
Morgan Gra: Formerly very useful juvenile (fourth in Coventry)
who while having not reached that form, has been in good heart this year,
winning handicaps here in May and at the Curragh in June; This far harder.
Blaze Brightly: Progressive at the beginning of the season, won
minor event at Tipperary on reappearance before finding progressive Rose
Bonheur too good for her; Found stiffer company too good last twice and hard to
see her.
Dunboyne Express: Showed potential stardom when slamming
Samuel Morse to win Anglesey buy wide margin, and forgiven Racing Post Trophy
fifth having had an interrupted preparation (form worked out); Returned with
smooth win for easy task at Leopardstown but failed to build on that promise
when running into only poor fifth in Irish Guineas & Derby; This far more
suitable task and 3yo allowance makes him a real contender.
Creekside: Showed much potential when landing big-field
maiden at Naas on debut and bettered that form when winning 4-runner handicap
here in June; Well held on first foray into group company last time out and
tough task again here.
Jockey Club Of Turkey Meld Stakes (group 3) (Class 1) (3YO plus)
Winner €37,375
Pick: Famous Name (win)
Famous Name: Come close to landing Group 1’s twice before
(finished second in the French Derby in 2008 and this race in 2009) &
dominant as ever in Group & listed events to start this season; Easy winner
last time and one to beat again here. Jan Vermeer: Never quite realized the potential that his
easy Group 1 juvenile / 3yo debut wins suggested, but not at all disgraced in
top classic events; Badly in need of the run when well behind Workforce on
seasonal debut (given a lot to do) but disappointing when well beaten by Famous
Name last time and 3lbs turnaround not likely to make a difference. Morgan Gra: Formerly very useful juvenile (fourth in Coventry)
who while having not reached that form, has been in good heart this year,
winning handicaps here in May and at the Curragh in June; This far harder. Blaze Brightly: Progressive at the beginning of the season, won
minor event at Tipperary on reappearance before finding progressive Rose
Bonheur too good for her; Found stiffer company too good last twice and hard to
see her.Dunboyne Express: Showed potential stardom when slamming
Samuel Morse to win Anglesey buy wide margin, and forgiven Racing Post Trophy
fifth having had an interrupted preparation (form worked out); Returned with
smooth win for easy task at Leopardstown but failed to build on that promise
when running into only poor fifth in Irish Guineas & Derby; This far more
suitable task and 3yo allowance makes him a real contender. Creekside: Showed much potential when landing big-field
maiden at Naas on debut and bettered that form when winning 4-runner handicap
here in June; Well held on first foray into group company last time out and
tough task again here.
VERDICT: With the expectation of the slightly disappointing Dunboyne
Express, FAMOUS NAME has everything in this field covered and he should once
again beat Jan Vermeer even on 3lbs worse terms.
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