Leopardstown 5:00 Result

Item carries the highest OR (126) in the field and his recent form figures 1-1911 show consistent, dominant winning form including a Group 1 (Juddmonte Coronation) type performance. Andrew Balding/Juddmonte have targeted this race well, and Colin Keane takes over with confidence from a stable in career-best form. He's proven at the trip and going, stepping up in class off the back of unbeaten runs this season bar one blip. Constitution River (123 OR, 1-1113) is the main O'Brien threat with Ryan Moore up and looks progressive, but Item's superior official rating and recent scintillating form edge it. Almaqam has solid form but is 5yo stepping up against improving younger types and his last two runs (33-142) show he's whittled down against similar company. A Boy Named Susie is interesting but the step up to Group 1 3yo/older company at this trip is unproven at the very top level. Item's the one with true Group 1 form and the rating to back it, and represents a fair, not overly short price in a competitive race.