Kilbeggan 5:15 Result

Small Bucks arrives in form having won last time out just 6 days ago (401018 - the '18' being a recent win), showing she's fit, fresh and progressive at this level. OR 107 is competitive near the top of this 18-runner handicap without carrying a penalty burden like the top-rated pair. Quick turnaround suggests the yard is happy with her well-being and they clearly think she's fit enough to go again quickly - often a sign of a yard in form and confident. Ivana D'alco (Mullins) and Tir Og head the weights but Ivana D'alco's form figure includes a fall and she's stepped up in company; Tir Og is fairly warm on a big field, big-competitive handicap off a break (81 days). Shirzan is interesting as an in-form yard's improving type but unproven fully in this grade at just 4yo against experienced mares. Small Bucks looks the one in the sharpest form with a recent win under her belt, race-fit, and racing off a fair mark relative to rivals - it takes a confident yard to run one back so quickly after a win, suggesting she's thriving. I'll take her to follow up.