Sat, April 20, 2024

Group 1 placegetter SACRED WISH (10) returns after a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 6f at Oaklawn Park. One of the genuine hopes in the race. Group 2 placegetter OLIVIA MARALDA (12) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on September 9 finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths over 1m in the G1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown. Lines up. For the first time for trainer william walden. Has found a suitable race. Group 3 placegetter FREYDIS THE RED (1) tackled the over 1m1/2f at Fairgrounds last time out when fresh from a lay-off and was beaten 4.5 lengths into seventh by Delahaye. Among the chances on her best figures. WOOHOO JACKIE BLUE (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1m1/2f. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.