Back in good form at the Curragh last time, finishing second in a Group 2 contest beaten just 2l having been slightly tardy in making his challenge; a consistent performer at this level who goes particularly well at this venue, first-time tongue-tie applied now, though conceding weight to younger rivals is the ask.
Form last 62-0192
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
111SR—RPR107OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Solid 111 Saturday Rating and fair 5/2 odds are offset by inconsistent form (2-0192) and a hefty 9-10 weight burden.
Took a handicap at Navan most recently, ¾l to the good on a stiff-tracked course that played to his strengths; effective at 5-6f on good or heavy ground, and with the trainer in form he arrives as a consistent performer with every chance of making an impact in this stronger contest.
Form last 60-1851
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
105SR—RPR99OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Form figures showing a win and place efforts are undermined by the inconsistent 0 and 8, limiting confidence at 4/1 carrying 9-7.
Showed real determination to prevail by a short-head at Fairyhouse most recently, displaying a willing attitude under pressure; effective at 6f on yielding and good ground, and the new combination of tongue-tie and visor could help reproduce that effort, though he has been inconsistent this season and draws wide in stall 8.
Form last 612-901
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
93SR—RPR98OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Rated just 93 with inconsistent form (12-901) and dismissed at 10/1 by the market, Tango Flare lacks the profile to threaten at Listed level.
Beaten 3½l in a Group 2 here last time, reverting around the balance of what she has shown this year after a strong 2025 season; a sound surface suits and that condition is met today, though draw 10 is wide and her recent record reflects a filly below her former best.
Form last 60-1948
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
99SR—RPR100OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Inconsistent form (0-1948) and unfavoured market position at 15/2 limit confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 99.
Held up at the back in a Listed race at Cork most recently, beaten 3½l without landing a meaningful blow; winless in recent starts and a step back in grade rather than a rise would seem better suited — effective at 6f on a sound surface, but faces a tall order here.
Form last 670-966
★AI Rating★☆☆☆☆
73SR—RPR96OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A Saturday Rating of 73, poor recent form (70-966), and 22/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects in this Listed contest.
Placed a close third in an auction race at Fairyhouse last time, beaten just ½l in her most recent effort; in decent form over 5-6f on a sound surface, conditions well aligned today, though this step up in class is a tougher ask and another gear forward is required.
Form last 641-393
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
74SR—RPR92OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Outsider odds of 28/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 74, and patchy form reading 41-393 highlight Little Queenie's slim winning prospects.
Absent for nearly a year and returning here after a tough outing at Group level on her previous start, well beaten; the cheekpieces are new and she usually holds her position until late, which may not suit a quick 6f — significant improvement needed from a mare who hasn't been seen since last summer.
Form last 621558-
★AI Rating★★☆☆☆
62SR—RPR80OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
A 66/1 outsider rated just 62 with uninspiring form figures of 21558- offers little confidence in this Listed contest.
A progressive filly until her most recent outing at Cork, when she was well beaten without any clear explanation; prior to that she was thriving over 5-6f on a variety of surfaces, and first-time hood applied now as she looks to bounce back from a flat effort.
Form last 6151328
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
103SR—RPR101OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Inconsistent form (151328) and 9/1 odds outside the market favour limit her star rating to 3/5.
Stepped up sharply in class on her seasonal reappearance, going down by just 1¼l in a Listed contest at Navan — a striking effort for a lightly-raced filly; fast ground will suit her action and she handles the trip, though draw 9 is wide and limited form makes hard assessment difficult.
Form last 61-2
★AI Rating★★★★☆
159SR—RPR—OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Silk Braid's near-perfect form (1-2) and strong Saturday Rating of 159 at 7/2 odds justify confident 4-star selection.
Progressive filly who finished strongly to be a close third in a Group 3 at Naas last time, the run hinting that 7f would suit even better; effective on good ground and with cut in it, she handles these conditions and arrives as our top-rated runner with a combination of form and upside.
Form last 610-523
★AI Rating★★★☆☆
108SR—RPR100OR—Votes
✦AI verdict
Mid-market 6/1 chance with a Saturday Rating of 108 and inconsistent form (10-523) limits confidence to three stars.
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer),
Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync.
Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Silk Braid owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (88) and market confidence (82). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
4/1G M LyonsColin Keane
89%Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner
Big Gossey
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
11/4 · Charles O'Brien✓ Value Signal
Little Queenie
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
28/1 · Paul W Flynn◈ Chamber Memory
Balanced
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Silk Braid (SR 159, 7/2) is the clear class standout in this field — the only runner in the competitive handicap-mark range (140-159) and a full 48 SR points clear of the next-best Big Gossey (SR 111). Carrying just 8-9 gives a substantial weight advantage over Big Gossey (9-10) and Bodhi Bear (9-7), meaning the SR edge is amplified further by lbs. The form reads 1-2: a win followed by a runner-up on most recent appearance, suggesting a horse in active, consistent form rather than one returning from a long absence or declining. G M Lyons is a top-level operator at the Curragh and Good to Firm 6f is a standard conditions scenario for a lightly-raced 3yo with a high SR — no going or trip mismatch to flag.
Each-way alternative: Bodhi Bear.
Main danger: Big Gossey — Big Gossey (SR 111, 5/2) is the market's second-strongest fancy and his recent form shows a '2' last time out, suggesting current racecourse fitness, and experience as a nine-year-old veteran at this track and trip could compensate partially for the SR and weight deficit.