Verdict

Joseph O'Brien won this on a 20/1 chance a year ago and has quickly been snapped up by Noel Meade for Champion Boy. He's a tough and useful handicapper on his day and the fact that he hasn't been seen since October 2010 shouldn't be too much of a concern. Danehill Tapdancer is another with a long absence to overcome and the ground could be a problem though Pat Smullen's expertise will ensure a good run. Michael Hussey was seen at his best when steering GOTHEN NIECE to victory at Cork a fortnight ago where the early pace didn't suit his mount. A rise of 4lb looks manageable and she can complete a quick double. Go Babie Go hasn't shown much to date but steps up markedly in trip and would be of interest if attracting support.

Formwatch

Pride Of The Lions (NZ) 14-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along and dropped to 7th 2f out, no extra and weakened, 10th of 13, 17l behind Authorization (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks hvy in Jul.

Champion Boy (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division on inner, 9th entering straight, 6th on outer over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Herostatus (9-0) at Dundalk 2m hcp 60-90 pol in Nov '10.

Saratoga Baby (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, progress on inner from 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Gris Ladera (9-5) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd.

Speed Dial 33-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 10, 43l behind Double Double (9-7) at Sligo 1m 4f Apprentice Maiden Stakes (4yo+).

Boxer Beat (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Always behind, no impression from 4f out, 10th of 11, 17l behind Final Flashback (9-8) at Wexford 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in Jul.

Gothen Niece (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Keen hold and soon led, joined straight, in front again and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 beating Cinderella Story (8-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.

Articilitis (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 24l behind Our Nana Rose (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.

Skiing In Tune (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Always behind, 12th of 16, 12l behind First Friday (8-11) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.

Accompanist 16-1 (12-0) 17th of 21, well behind Broadway Twist (11-7) at Punchestown 1m 7f stks sft in May.

Danehill Tapdancer (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 8l behind Eastern Rules (8-13) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.

Go Babie Go (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 16, 18l behind Wot A Shot (8-3) at Naas 1m app hcp 47-65 in Jul.

Live Trade (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, still 5th 3f out, soon no impression, 11th of 16, 22l behind Via Del Corso (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.

Marlos Moment 4-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, last of 12, well behind Storm Hawk (9-6) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Dec.