Tom Weekes’s Ones To Watch

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

Recent Whispers Winners — Astadash (11/2, Gowran Park 18th Sep), Baseman (9/4, Limerick 4th Jul), Blue De Vega (13/2, Doncaster 14th Aug), Buddy Rich (4/1, Downpatrick 13th Jul), Earlswood (9/4Fav, Curragh 13th Aug), Karlsberg (4/1, Cork 7th Aug), M C Muldoon (11/8Fav, Galway 29th Jul), Malina Girl (8/15Fav, Bellewstown 25th Aug), Meishar (7/1, Dundalk 24th Sep), Offiah (5/1, Roscommon 30th Aug), Romantic Proposal (16/1, Curragh 12th Sep), Run For Oscar (5/1Fav, Listowel 25th Sep), Tullybeg (6/1, Navan 18th Sep), Winner Takes Itall (6/1, Bellewstown 3rd Jul),

Karlsberg (IRE)

Soundly beaten in three maiden outings before shaping well on handicap debut in a 30-runner Curragh event. Came from well off the pace and probably favoured by her high draw to take third close home. Stays at least six furlongs and should progress.

Perfect Thunder (GB)

The Barrier Trial winner hung badly on racecourse debut at Punchestown but finished full of running and looks smart.

Arctician (IRE)

Beaten 1/2f on year-long reappearance on possibly unsuitable soft ground at Tipperary (August 6) but shaped well and should improve vastly from the run.

Livia Celeste (IRE)

Her saddle slipped leaving the stalls at the Curragh on August 8, with her rider unable to ask for effort, finishing third. Looks smart.