Curraheen Park Race Fields - 20th Apr 2024

The gold medal is very much up for grabs here and ROBS HERO (trap 4) could well be the one that bags the main prize as he does have a good profile. There should be no excuses for Faypoint Maureen (trap 3), who is one of the obvious contenders on overall form. Misneach (trap 6) is suggested for tricast money, while the others have a fair bit to do.

MILLRIDGE TIMMY (trap 1) has a clear cut chance on the formbook and he is unlikely to come up empty if giving this 100 per cent effort from the outset. Move To Soon (trap 4) has ability and warrants serious consideration and respect with only the tip to beat. Ballydoyle Baby (trap 5) will be better for track experience but is not out of it by a long chalk.

BLASTOFF REX (trap 5) will improve for further course knowledge but hasn't chunks to find in this and could be good enough to take gold. It will be interesting to see if the support comes for Stellenbosch (trap 2), who certainly has a leading chance. On the assumption that Ferryforth Wild (trap 3) avoids early crowding, he is a runner.

The anticipation is high concerning the chances of CORROUGH BOLGER (trap 1) against this company and he is not the sort to go letting the side down. Da Gonzo (trap 3) is well capable of serving it up to these but may find the selection too hot this time. Ballinabola Emma (trap 5) appears to have been set a manageable task on her debut and could get involved.

Expectations have to be high so far as ARCLIGHT PILOT (trap 2) is concerned as he does look different gravy to these and should prevail with the minimum of fuss. Strike It Big (trap 6) ought to come on for this experience and make a meaningful contribution. Droopys Cynthia (trap 1) hasn't been set the most demanding of debut tasks and she should get involved.

VALLEYS ANGEL (trap 5) is fancied to be the first of this field to greet the judge and she can be backed with a degree of confidence to outshine this bunch. Tempestade (trap 4) hasn't had many races here, so the market may give a fair steer. Killotteran Sean (trap 6) is still at track-learning school so clearly has scope.

BALLYCOWEN JAY (trap 5) is likely to generate plenty of cheering from the terraces if in contention mid-race as that could pave the way for victory. Senahel Beauty (trap 3) is unlikely to be that far away from the main action and looks the forecast choice. Whatever way you look at it, Ronnies Blondes (trap 2) has claims of at least making the frame.