Unlikely to be in contention
>13:25 - Benaud
Benaud has shown some promise in both his starts, but would need to improve a lot to play a prominent role in this.
Duo are ready for the step up
14:00 - Thinking Of You and Sense Of Style
Thinking Of You made a promising start when making a winning debut at Limerick earlier this month. She had been working well prior to that, but it was a welcome surprise that she was sharp enough to win on debut. We expect her to improve from that and, while this is a step up in class, I'd be hopeful she can acquit herself well.
Sense Of Style made it fourth-time lucky when winning a maiden at Naas last time and seemed to appreciate the return to seven furlongs. This is a much tougher race, but she might be up to running well.
Should bounce back over longer trip
15:05 - Omakase
Omakase had been knocking on the door prior to disappointing on her latest start. There was no great excuse for that, she just didn't fire on the day. Hopefully she can bounce back to form, as her previous efforts would give her a fair shout in this company over a longer trip that should suit.
Tough task but capable of improvement
16:15 - Pugin
Pugin was a bit disappointing last time and faces a tough task at these weights, but we are hopeful that we haven't seen the best of him yet and he might be able to show some improvement.
Traisha can keep on improving
16:50 - Traisha and Mighty Blue
Traisha has shown very good improvement this season and ran a stormer in a Group 3 at Naas last time. This longer trip is an unknown for her, but hopefully she will get it and run well.
Mighty Blue had been progressing well prior to disappointing at Galway last time. This longer trip is also an unknown for her and how well she settles will be key.
Capable of winning
17:20 - Amarantha
Amarantha has knocked on the door a couple of times this season, but disappointed on her latest start. She is the type to bounce back quickly and has it in her to win a race like this if things drop right for her on the day.