SO YOU THINK, the Aussie superstar brought to Ireland by the Coolmore operation, runs in the Tattersalls Gold Cup this Sunday, and looks un-opposable. He currently has multiple Group 1 race entries but connections have stated that his aim will be the King George and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Stakes at Royal Ascot in July. The Ascot trip should be perfect for the Ballydoyle superstar but with the Derby and Arc hero Workforce due to oppose, he will need to be every inch the champion he looks. I take him to prevail come end July and now is the time to get on.
The Irish renewal of the 2000 Guineas is also run this weekend. Dubawi Gold looks to build on his second to Frankel in the English equivalent. He and Michael Dods’ Ashva are the only English raiders in a small field. Aidan O’ Brien has four runners, but none really appeal and I’m looking to DUNBOYNE EXPRESS. The Kevin Prendergast colt looked special last year, following up a maiden win with a group 3 win in the Anglesey Stakes, winning by an impressive 8 lengths. He started the season well, and should build on his win in the Guineas trial by smashing this rather below par field, at a nice price to boot.
LOLLY FOR DOLLY is a very classy mare, and is in fine form, with two wins and a second from three runs this season. She was narrowly touched off in her last race by the hot favourite Emiyna. That race was over 7 furlongs and I think the step up in trip to a mile should suit. The stable have started the season flying, and everything points to Lolly winning the Dolly for us at the Curragh!
Jack Milner
Saturday
Curragh 3.45 - Dunboyne Express
Curragh 4.20 - Lolly for Dolly
So You Think – King George and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Stakes (Ante Post) 3/1
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