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Alan Magee's Ones To Watch

Alan Magee Alan Magee shares his thoughts on runners which have recently caught his attention.

Recent Whispers Winners — Cass Bligh (11/10JFav, Gowran Park 6th Mar), Dolly Hall (7/4Fav, Cork 2nd Jan), Greenhill Millie (5/1, Fairyhouse 10th Feb), Saddlers Storm (4/1Fav, Navan 14th Mar), Slieveardagh (15/8, Tramore 31st Dec), Vintage Oak (7/1, Navan 14th Mar), Whodoyouthink (5/4Fav, Naas 7th Mar),

Alpine Eagle (IRE)

Always held in good regard by connections having won twice on the Flat as a 3yo and a maiden hurdle the following year. Without a win since but plenty of merit in two outings following a year lay-off including when not enjoying the clearest of passages before staying on behind Tarkari in a competitive Leopardstown handicap.

Head Of The Posse (IRE)

Quite lightly-raced but talented gelding. Successful twice in two and a half mile hurdles last season and sidelined for nearly a year through injury until shaping well at Leopardstown (2m2f). Stayed on well after being given too much to do when second to Won In The Dark, and should benefit from that kind reintroduction.

Carsonstown Boy (IRE)

Three-time winner over hurdles last year, each time when brought over to Britain for better ground. Pleasing effort when switched to fences at Navan, staying on nicely into third behind Nicanor. Stays three miles, and should add to his tally when the ground eventually dries out.

Good Time Donie (IRE)

Successful on his only point-to-point outing and showed plenty of promise on debut under rules at Punchestown, just outpaced in the straight when third to the well-regarded Flat Out in a 22-runner 2m maiden hurdle. Has the build of a chaser and should win races in that sphere.

Native Clan (FR)

Useful placed form in handicap hurdles last spring and, after a spell over fences which included victory in a Limerick beginners event, appeared a shade unlucky when reverting to hurdles in a very competitive event at Leopardstown. Lost his place three out before staying on well in the straight behind Puyol. Has plenty of options and still well handicapped over hurdles.

Ag Dul Suas (IRE)

Lightly raced point-to-point winner and showed plenty of promise on second completed start under rules when coming home very strongly behind Prairie Call in a two miles Thurles mares maiden hurdle. Sure to be suited by a greater test of stamina.

Askthemaster (IRE)

This quite lightly-raced 10yo was travelling as well as anything before his stamina ran out in the straight behind Oscar Time in the valuable Paddy Power Chase over three miles at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Appears best at up to 2m5f and still on a winning mark.

Cass Bligh (IRE)

Progressive sort in bumpers last year winning at Thurles in November before making a very pleasing hurdle debut in a two mile maiden at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. Stayed on really well from an unpromising position before the straight when a close-up third to Dr Whizz, and should be suited by a step up in trip.

Vintage Oak (IRE)

Appreciated a step up in trip at the Limerick Christmas meeting when set to score until losing his footing a few strides after the last in 2m5f maiden hurdle won by Florida Pal. The lightly-raced 7yo, previously successful between the flags, appears on a reasonable mark and has scope for further improvement.

By The Hour (IRE)

Easily won a 2m handicap hurdle at Clonmel last season (previously successful in a point-to-point) and showed promise this term on chasing debut (2m4f) under rules at same track, closing on leaders when brought down two out. Looks sure to pay her way over fences in time.

Lingual Cusp (IRE)

Won three point-to-points in 2008 and, after showing little in two outings on the track, much improved on reappearance this season when jumped well and stayed on nicely into third behind Hangover in a 2m6f Thurles beginners chase.

Recital Public (FR)

Showed promise in maiden hurdles including travelled and jumped well when only giving best in the straight behind the promising Summit Meeting at Punchestown (2m4f). Should make a fine chaser in time but can also pay his way over the smaller obstacles.

Life Of Reilly (NZ)

The New Zealand-bred son of Montjeu was set a stiff task on his debut in a Naas winners hurdle when staying on well in the straight to take third behind Baron De'l. The John Kiely-trained gelding will benefit from that experience, and looks sure to win races.

Forjoetheplumber (IRE)

Roscommon maiden hurdle (2m) winner on debut under rules in August but looks a stayer since switched to fences. Stopped completely in his tracks when stumbled badly on landing after two out in 2m6f Thurles novice before keeping on well into third behind Coolcashin.

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