Tom Weekes’s Ones To Watch

Tom Weekes Tom Weekes shares his thoughts on runners which have recently caught his attention.

Recent Whispers Winners — Betula (9/2, Tampa Bay Downs 30th Nov), Dawn Rising (6/4, Curragh 3rd Nov), Genois (15/8Fav, Wetherby 1st Nov), Judicieuse Allen (7/1, Fairyhouse 14th Dec), Out For A Stroll (9/4Fav, Limerick 26th Dec), Right Honourable (10, Happy Valley 30th Oct), Spasiba (1/2Fav, Naas 10th Nov), Stuzzikini (20/10, Navan 17th Nov), The Other Mozzie (9/2, Naas 5th Jan), Uhavemeinstitches (7/2, Limerick 27th Dec), Verdant Place (3/1Fav, Navan 15th Dec), Whispersinthewind (11/1, Dundalk 22nd Nov),

Road Exile (IRE)

A point-to-point winner on debut last November, he subsequently finished a nose second in a potentially useful Limerick bumper during Christmas and looks a nice prospect.

Whatsanotheryear (IRE)

Showed plenty ability in chasing home a capable winner at Clonmel on December 3, with the pair finishing well clear of the remainder. Likely to win a maiden hurdle soon.

Uhavemeinstitches (IRE)

Out of Irish National winner Bluesea Cracker, she returned from a summer's break when running a notable race finishing second behind a smart winner at Clonmel in December and should win in the coming weeks.

Stay Gold (IRE)

Showed just mild promise in three maiden hurdles runs but ran an eye-catching race on handicap debut at Punchestown on November 23, suggesting he will better his current rating.

Romany Brown (IRE)

Has run well in two starts this winter and performed with credit when narrowly defeated - conceding weight, at Clonmel in November. He should win a similar race soon.

I Am Lorenzo (IRE)

Has shown promise on his initial two starts todate and while well enough held by the winner at Galway in late October, should win an upcoming maiden hurdle.

Size Five (IRE)

Returned following a year off to win eased-down by 20 lengths at Perth in September and having followed up at Limerick subsequently, he looks likely to continue to defy the handicapper.