Insinuendo is a two time group winner who’s also finished a good second to the multiple group one winner Mother Earth. That was her last piece of form, in March of this year when finishing a close second to Mother Earth.
She hasn’t been seen since yet, and she is a 5y/o now who’s only had the 8 runs so it can be assumed she may be hard to keep sound.
That run definitely puts her in with a shout, but there is recent, better form on offer here and she could be outclassed.
Finally got off the mark in a maiden last time out, at the fifth attempt at asking. That said, he’s ran in some very strong maidens to date and despite the low grade, he’s clearly ran to a very decent level.
This trip looks his bag and he can now improve again for getting his head in front. He’s probably the main danger to Luxembourg.
Anchorage has been highly tried in his career to date, and given the trainer’s record with a horse of this profile.. you can hardly blame them. Anchorage is fantastically bred, but he’s yet to really solidify his ability.
His last couple of runs on form give him no chance, but it’s hard to rule out a horse of this type entirely. Fundamentally, he has a huge amount on here though.
Georgeville has looked largely progressive in his career to date, but his progression may have plateaued now he’s seemingly found his level.
His second over 1m1f to Cadillac at Leopardstown probably puts him in with a shout here, but he’s considerably exposed now and his limitations seemingly lie in and around this level.
Hard to recommend.
Unbeaten, group 1 and 2 winner as a two year old. Luxembourg then went straight to the 2000 Guineas as Ballydoyle’s number one.
He ran a creditable third which made him a strong favourite for the Derby at Epsom. He met a setback and he’s missed a great deal of his summer targets.
He will be looking to confirm himself as a force to be reckoned with, with a view to his Autumn campaign, and even with the absence he’s the one they all have to beat.
Sixth on debut at Naas last year on heavy ground over a mile. Realism then ran in April at Navan, finishing third in a maiden that hasn’t worked out particularly well.
He’s a nicely bred horse for top connections, but there’s no escaping the fact he’s yet to win a race, and his form is miles off the standard set here. Potential pacemaker?
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/23 | GAL | 16.5 | Sft | 11-11 | 4 |
| 01/09/23 | DRO | 17 | Gd/Y | 11-11 | 5 |
| 10/04/23 | FAI | 16 | Y/Sft | 10-4 | 12 |
| 28/01/23 | FAI | 16 | Sft | 10-13 | 5 |
| 26/12/22 | LIM | 16 | Sft/Hy | 11-0 | 8 |
