Naas
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Verdict
Verdict
This looks between Group 1 winners BABOUCHE and Whistlejacket, with the former marginally preferred having beaten Whistlejacket when the pair were 1-2 in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last summer.
Babouche
Whistlejacket
Carla Ridge
6f Grp 3
6f Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. WhistlejacketJ: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 1412125-1
- Price History:
- 1.91
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictSmart colt. Won 3 times at 2 yrs, notably July Stakes at Newmarket and Prix Morny at Deauville. Defied Group 1 penalty in listed race at Navan (5.8f, soft) on return 22 days ago and big player once again. - 2. BaboucheJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 1114-4
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictWon first 3 starts at 2, notably Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh. Pulled too hard in Cheveley Park final 2-y-o start. Tongue strap on for 1st time, shaped as if needing run when fourth in listed race at Cork (5.5f, good, 11/8) 12 days ago, not knocked about. Form pick. 
3. Bodhi BearJ: Seamie HeffernanT: J. A. Stack, IrelandF: 321-1- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Useful form when winning 7-runner minor event at Cork (5f, good, 11/10) on return 42 days ago, comfortably. Open to further progress but this is a strong Group 3.- 5. Carla RidgeJ: David EganT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, IrelandF: 01-4
- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictThrice-raced winner. C&D winner. Big improvement when 1¾ lengths fourth of 13 to Swelter in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, good, 40/1) 49 days ago. More needed again. 
4. Treasure IsleJ: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 21004135-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 219
VerdictUseful colt. Course winner. Respectable 5 lengths fifth of 11 to Coto De Caza in Cornwallis Stakes (9/1) at Newmarket (5f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Plenty to find with the principles.
6. TemperanceJ: C. D. HayesT: Miss Kate McGivern, IrelandF: 5256-2421- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictFairly useful filly. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good) 8 days ago but firmly up against it in this company.- Unnamed Favourite
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