Listowel 2:55 Result

Resurgence is a lightly-raced 3yo with a strong profile: form figures 24-2 show a runner improving with racing, placed in a maiden/nursery type event then a solid 2nd last time. Top-rated on OR (81) in this competitive but modest-class handicap, and carries the joint-highest weight for good reason. Trained by J Harrington who is excellent with lightly raced sorts stepping up in trip/grade, and ridden by Shane Foley, a top jockey booking that signals stable confidence. The step to 1m1f looks ideal given the pedigree (Too Darn Hot/Fastnet Rock damline suggests stamina for middle distances) and the last-time-out runner-up effort was likely franked. Recent run just 19 days ago keeps him fresh and sharp. Main market rivals like Iamimmaculate (OR80) and Amplitude/Satono Chevalier (OR79) are solid but either exposed handicappers with mixed recent form (049334, 813006) or facing questions about matching this justified confidence with a leading jockey. Royal Bones (623) is interesting but unproven at this trip/class jump. U S Navy Spearhead is unexposed with just one run and could improve, but Resurgence's superior official rating and the quality booking of Foley give him the est of both proven ability and untapped upside. This looks a well-handicapped type ready to strike now that keeps stepping forward.