A bumper eight-race card at Cork is the sole meeting in Ireland this Sunday and we have another three win selections...
Sapphire established herself as a smart performer last term, winning 3 times, culminating in victory in a listed event at the Curragh, easily seeing off Kissable...
British raider Inxile (15:15) is two from two at this course, taking last year's renewal of this listed sprint contest, and he looks to have a good opportunity of regaining the winning habit this afternoon. He appeared to go off too hard in front when ninth in the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket last time, that run easily excused, and he is entitled to come on for that outing given it was his first run since returning from a spell in Meydan. His biggest threat is likely to come from Roicead, who has a bit to prove having changed hands and been off ten months since last seen, and Borderlescott.
Sapphire (15:50) went from strength-to-strength in 2011 and, with the distinct possibility of even more to come this season, she is taken to make a winning reappearance in the Group 3 contest on the card. Dermot Weld's filly established herself as a smart performer last term, winning 3 times, culminating in victory in a listed event at the Curragh, easily seeing off Kissable. She's a long way clear on Timeform ratings and this looks an ideal place for her to open account for the year.
A low draw in seven furlong handicaps at Cork is often a big advantage and previous C&D winner One of Three (17:50) is of particular interest from stall four in the closing event. She won twice at Limerick last year, and ran creditably when making the frame both starts this term, chasing home Allegra Talk at Navan on latest. The return to seven furlongs is sure to suit and she should take plenty of pegging back today.
Irish SmartPlays
back Inxile in the 15:15
back Sapphire in the 15:50
back One of Three in the 17:50
