Classic clues at Dundalk Dundalk punters are in for a real treat on Friday night with a few potential Classic contenders on show in the Text Your Bets To Paddy Power On 51465 Stakes. Washington DC, winner of the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot last season, is the star name in the Listed contest as he tackles seven furlongs for the first time on his return to action. The precocious son of Zoffany won twice and was placed three times from five starts last year, including when chasing home stablemate Air Force Blue in the Group One Phoenix Stakes. Both his victories came over five furlongs and connections have described him as "very fast" in the past, so stamina remains a question mark. The yard's runners traditionally benefit from a run under their belt, although Aidan O'Brien seemed happy with how forward his string were after recent gallops at the Curragh. Chief threat would appear to be the David Wachman-trained Most Beautiful, who carries the colours of former rugby star Ronan O'Gara. The daughter of Canford Cliffs proved progressive last season, winning in Group Three company and signing off for the year with a fine run in an ultra-hot renewal of the Debutante Stakes at the Curragh. She travelled well that day but could not match the classy Ballydoyle in the closing stages. The 1000 Guineas favourite Minding was just a neck in front of her in second then and she had Group Two winner Turret Rocks and Breeders' Cup runner-up Alice Springs in behind. The other Classic entry in the field is Sevenleft. He was an impressive winner of an auction race at Naas when last seen in October but would appear to have a bit to find with the principals. In the preceding race on the card, Jamesie makes his return to home soil after some fine performances in Dubai earlier in the year. David Marnane's stable stalwart was placed third in three runs at Meydan and would appear to have a big chance now of defying top weight in the Paddy Power One Account to Bet Handicap. Northern Surprise, who was denied a four-timer on his last visit to the course, looks an obvious threat. Tim Doyle's charge was just held by a head and a neck behind in-form duo Hat Alnasar and Split The Atom on his last start and that form has proven some of the strongest around on the all-weather this winter. Aidan O'Brien saddles a fascinating debutant in the Paddy Power's SuperFast PP Messenger Maiden in the shape of Long Island Sound. The War Front colt, who went through the ring for $800,000 as a foal, is out of a half-sister to superstar mare Zenyatta.
