Curragh

Aidan O'Brien has a fine record in this race and his Dundalk maiden winner NEW YORKER, whose pedigree suggests fast ground will suit, is taken to enhance that record. Star Prospect, a taking winner over C&D on debut, looks a real danger and it would be no surprise to see What A Girl Wants take a big step forward on this quicker ground. Velozee, a last-gasp winner on soft at Cork, could go well too if handling these faster conditions. [Dave Stephens]