Leopardstown 3:15 Result

Purview carries the highest OR (118) in the field by some margin, is a top-class Juddmonte/Weld colt who won last time out and has form figures 251-11 showing consistent progression to Group class. Kingman is a top-class sire and this stamps him as a genuine performer stepping up nicely with a win last time. Colin Keane's booking with Weld at Leopardstown is a strong combination and the yard's black-type form at this venue is excellent. His only query is the 76-day layoff, but Weld is adept at placing horses fresh and ready first time out after a break, and the step up in trip to 1m4f should suit a Kingman colt bred for stamina on the dam's side (Sea The Stars damsire). The rest of the home team has question marks: Sons And Lovers' recent form dip, Goodie Two Shoes is more of a stayer/finisher who found only a bit late, Arabian Crown is talented but has had breaks in form, and the three-year-olds (Piazza San Marco, Thread Of Gold, James J Braddock, Asakir) are stepping up against experienced older rivals in an unforgiving Group 3 at only their fourth/fifth starts. Purview looks the classiest and freshest, with the rating edge to match. He should go off as favourite but represents a fair, solid win bet given the clear superiority in the weights and recent scintillating form.