Naas

Tuesday, April 29, 2025FlatClass 15f

MY MATE ALFIE looks a sprinter to follow this season and could make his first start over 5f a winning one on his return. Two Stars is the obvious danger, well worth his place in this grade after turning a good Curragh handicap into a rout on his comeback. 3-y-o Sir Yoshi has place claims, with Gladness winner Big Gossey probably vulnerable under a penalty dropped to the minimum trip.

  • My Mate Alfie
  • Two Stars
  • Sir Yoshi
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 2. My Mate Alfie
    J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 33163111-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    198
    Verdict
    Smart performer, successful 4 times in 2024, including 8-runner listed race at this course (5.9f, good to soft) by ¾ length from Thunderbear when last seen. First go over 5f and a sprinter to follow this season.
  • 4. Two Stars
    J: J. M. SheridanT: J. A. Stack, Ireland
    F: 14/42212-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Smart gelding. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (85/40) at the Curragh (5f, soft) on return 30 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Betsen, readily. Another sprinter to follow, well worth his place in this grade.
  • 1. Big Gossey
    J: William James LeeT: Charles O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 231-32231
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Smart gelding. 7/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft) 30 days ago by ½ length from Camille Pissarro. The Curragh is his track and he may find this test too sharp now under a penalty.
  • 7. Sir Yoshi
    J: R. C. ColganT: David Marnane, Ireland
    F: 3174630-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Useful gelding. Off 5 months, 6/1, bit below form third of 6 in minor event at Dundalk (6f) 45 days ago, never nearer. Should be closer to form now and place claims.
  • 3. Betsen
    J: J. J. G. RyanT: Jack W. Davison, Ireland
    F: 34104-727
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Useful gelding. Seventh of 10 in handicap (7/1) at the Curragh (5f, good) 16 days ago. More needed.
  • 5. Escaping Thejungle
    J: W. M. LordanT: E. D. Delany, Ireland
    F: 225/0941-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    208
    Verdict
    Fairly useful mare. Won 7-runner handicap (5/2) at Bellewstown (5f, soft) when last seen, well on top finish. Stiff task on return.
  • 6. Magical Vision
    J: C. D. HayesT: Aidan Anthony Howard, Ireland
    F: 19296/31-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Fairly useful mare. C&D winner. Bit below form 5 lengths seventh of 12 to Two Stars in handicap (15/2) at the Curragh (5f, soft) 30 days ago. Uphill task on these terms.
  • 8. Unexpected Issues
    J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: J. A. Stack, Ireland
    F: 169-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    226
    Verdict
    Won at Navan on debut last year. 15½ lengths last of 9 to Chantez in listed race (125/1) at Leopardstown (7f, good) final start. Off 7 months. Difficult ask.
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