The weekend began with differing fortunes for my picks. At Listowel Walking Fame was 8th,the 14/1 chance was in midfield but made no impression when she found herself short of room 3 out. She had nothing extra from 2 out with the race being won by Run For Oscar the 5/1 favourite came home by 3 lengths. At The Curragh Luxembourg won,the 8/13 favourite was at the rear early but made progress quickening to lead inside the final furlong. He was soon clear staying on strongly to impressively win by 4 3/4 lengths.
There are just 8 races at The Curragh on Sunday with 2 feature contests,the first is at 2.30 when 11 line-up for the Group 3 Weld Park Stakes. Sunset Shiraz sets the standard after finishing a very good 3rd to Discoveries in the Moyglare Stud Stakes over this course and distance 2 weeks ago,she should take advantage of the drop back in class and is the one to beat. Albula was second in the Flame Of Tara Stakes on this course when last seen 30 days ago,she put in a good effort that day and with more progress expected she should go well again. The other to look at is Tranquil Lady who's one win from two runs this year was a maiden at Galway 19 days ago,she was clear by 3 1/4 lengths there and she is definitely open to improvement and completes the shortlist. The other big race is the 3.35 when 9 begin the Raa Atoll Loughbrown Stakes. The Mediterranean is a smart colt who's last win was at Leopardstown in May,he went on to be a good 3rd in the St Leger at Doncaster 15 days ago and going back down in grade means he should land this tight contest. Barrington Court was a creditable 4th to Twilight Payment in the Irish St Leger trial on this course 44 days ago,she ran well that day and can't be discounted. Search For A Song has been a winner on this course but she was a bit below form when 6th in the Irish St Leger here 2 weeks ago,however she has a good chance and is an obvious player if recapturing last year’s form.
Big race predictions: 2.30: 9: Sunset Shiraz 3.35: 9: The Mediterranean.
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