2.35 Curragh
Keeneland Royal Whip Stakes (group 2) (3YO plus)
Winner €57,150
Pick: Banimpire (win)
Aoife Alainn: Rapidly progressive for Italian connections
when taking a hat – trick in Rome before adding to that tally in Italian Group
1 at the end of the season, dispatching of solid yardstick with ease; Satisfactory
return in Pretty Polly Stakes and foolish to dismiss here.
Banimpire: One of most improved fillies this season, landing
no less than 5 Group races including Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot, and was
desperately unlucky to get chinned by 1,000 Guineas winner Blue Bunting in
Irish Oaks; If that race hasn’t taken too much out of her, the one to beat here
with stamina guaranteed. 
Cocozza: Looked a very useful performer in the making last
year when putting away stablemate with ease but disappointing on only start
this year, albeit not having things to suit in race; Will need far more here
but a possible winner for sure.
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 and well held despite
generous weight concession behind Famous Name last time; Others preferred.
Muthadee: Looked like a smart prospect when landing AW
maiden last backend and unlucky to lose out in a strange contest (three way go
at the line with Cocozza well back at Naas latest); Should improve again for that
run and contender here. 
Gemstone: Consistent sort who’s capable of quite a good
level of form when in right class, but has been well held behind Banimpire the
last twice and would only be fancied if getting her own way out in front.
VERDICT: A tightly matched field but one that looks at the
Mercy of BANIMPIRE if she’s fit and well following another cracking effort in
the Irish Oaks. Muthadee may be next best.
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