Fairyhouse

Maybe a disappointing run when favourite for the Gimcrack came too soon after his promising debut, and MARCO POLO again looked an exciting colt when winning his maiden at prohibitive odds at Cork. He's drawn wide and it's his first time around a turn, but he could well be a cut above these. Livenka is probably better than she showed last time, and can place, and The Scallionator is likeably tough. Catuai and Golden Alibi were just in front of a recent maiden winner when finishing upsides in front in a barrier trial, and neither should be taken lightly. [Mark Nunan]