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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 — Alpine Eagle (10/3Fav, Sligo 5th Aug), Ballyadam Brook (2/1JFav, Galway 28th Jul), Dawn To Dance (9/10Fav, Roscommon 5th Jul), Karasiyra (4/5Fav, Roscommon 5th Jul), Obama Rule (16/1, Curragh 29th Aug), Pathfork (10/11Fav, Curragh 21st Aug), Sailors Warn (3/1, Sligo 24th Aug), Slieveardagh (9/4Fav, Killarney 20th Aug), Talkin Kate (11/2, Naas 7th Jul), Zaralabad (7/4Fav, Bellewstown 25th Aug),

Riochas (IRE)

Lost ground at the start and ran green before finding her feet and running on well in the straight on debut in the mile maiden won by Luxurious at Wexford. Sure to benefit from this experience, and looks sure to win races.

Bryanstown (IRE)

Caught the eye on her belated debut at the Curragh (1m1f) staying on well in the straight after a tardy start to take fourth behind Siul Alainn. Obviously had training problems but the Galileo filly should gain a valuable winning bracket judged on this promising initial effort. An extra few furlongs is likely to suit.

Bible Belt (IRE)

Jessica Harrington has done really well with her juvenile team this season, and this filly looks another likely winner following a promising debut in a Roscommon auction maiden. She came from an unpromising position early in the straight, weaving about to get a clear run before staying on well behind The Four Masters.

Zaralabad (IRE)

Successful twice in amateur rider races last year, and has caught the eye recently when unlucky in running twice in valuable handicaps at Galway and Killarney. Finished really strongly on the latter occasion when a close-up fourth behind Top Spin, and should get his turn soon.

Pathfork (USA)

Well-touted prior to his debut at the Curragh, and didn't let supporters down with an impressive success. Always travelled well and only needed to be shaken up to quicken clear for a four length victory over subsequent winner Robin Hood. Looks well above average and should be followed.

Obama Rule (IRE)

Showed promise in two outings over ten furlongs this year, notably travelled smoothly throughout when only pegged back in the closing stages by highly-regarded newcomer Vita Venturi in a 20 runner Curragh maiden. Should progress further and looks sure to win races.

Stephen's Green (USA)

Ran very green on debut in 1m4f maiden at Fairyhouse, losing his action a bit in the straight before getting the hang of things and staying on nicely in the closing stages. Should benefit greatly from this experience.

Moon Prince (IRE)

Won three point-to-point's on good ground in 2008 and, having been sidelined for over 18 months, appeared unlucky when tackling handicap company for the first time at Listowel. Looked set to play a big part until falling two out in the 2m4f hurdle won by Mosman Park. Hopefully the lightly-raced 8yo is none the worse for this tumble, and he should gain compensation.

Mississippi River (IRE)

Well-bred son of Sadler's Wells attracted support on his debut at Punchestown but was given little chance as hold up tactics were overdone. In the circumstances he did well to stay on into fourth behind the impressive Backspin. Obviously held in some regard and should repay the confidence in time.