Scriobh Nua© Photo Healy Racing
Scriobh Nua has plenty in her favour when she tackles the Ladbrokes Irish EBF Race in Killarney on Monday evening.
Jim Bolger 's charge receives the 5lb fillies’ allowance and is the highest rated of the five runners on a mark of 95.
She was far from disgraced behind the imperious Alpha Centauri in the Irish 1,000 Guineas before justifying odd-on favouritism in a fillies’ maiden at Leopardstown.
The daughter of New Approach can resume winning ways after a fourth place in a Listed contest in Naas at the end of June. El Greco and Future Proof are lightly-raced types who have already tasted success and should have roles to play. Koybig failed by the narrowest margin in Bellewstown but could gain compensation in the Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap from a good draw in stall two. Ingleby Mackenzie just gets into the Bet In-Play With The Ladbrokes App Handicap for horses rated 45-65 and can take advantage.
He has been in terrific form over hurdles, winning his last two starts in Tramore and Gowran Park.
Focus switches to National Hunt racing for the final three races on the card, where Achiever could live up to his name in the Odds Boost Your Bets With The Ladbrokes App Maiden Hurdle.
First-time blinkers could eke a bit more out of Joseph O’Brien’s four-year-old, who was a beaten favourite in Tipperary. Pass The Ball regained his confidence with a victory on the level in Bellewstown and has prospects of defying top weight in the Download And Bet With The Ladbrokes App Handicap Hurdle. Beautiful Citi was impressive in Clonmel and ought to take plenty of beating in the Ladbrokes Download The Grid App Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race.
