MEATH ALL STAR can land the spoils at the expense of Gordonsville and Casual Affair. The selection was well punted ahead of a similar event at the course but was unable to deliver. This seems an ideal opportunity to recoup losses. Gordonsville's last run was a win over two miles on the flat at this course. Jim Goldie's recruits to the winter game have ran well thus far. Casual Affair often travels well in his races without finding anywhere near what is anticipated. Devil Water has not shown a lot under rules though is a winner between the flags. The remainder appear hard to fancy. Meath All Star matches up with our idea of the most likely winner.
Casual Affair 13-2 (11-11) Held up mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 12, 28l behind A Little Different (10-13) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sep.
Devil Water 11-1 (11-10) Mid-division, outpaced 9th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Simonsberg (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f hts chs (5) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Gordonsville 11-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, held on well, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct beating Dayia (9-9) by 1l, 8 ran (flat).
Harbour Way 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 7th, weakened 4 out, 7th of 12, 35l behind Hold Fast (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Lisglynn Jim (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 19th of 25, well behind Little Barney (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy.
Meath All Star (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Held up on touch, tracked leaders, 3 out, ridden and every chance last, no extra, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Hold Fast (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Moraira Magic (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, last of 13, well behind Final Day (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gs.
