Grounds for Concern Over Delegator…
Delegator will face 8 rivals as well as very heavy ground when he lines up for the Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas, at The Curragh on Saturday, in which Aidan O’Brien will have 4 decent runners including provenmud-lark Mastercraftsman.
Delegator is rated as the best horse in the race but the going is a concern. It will be a chance to put Newmarket 2000 Guineas form to the test – Sea The Stars Won and Delegator was second but that was Fast, drying ground, a contrast to that which will be under foot on Saturday.
The Ballydoyle runners are Hail Caesar, Drumbeat, Viceroy of India and Mastercraftsman. Speaking about the race Aidan O’Brien said;
“The ground is not ideal for any horse, but Mastercraftsman has handled it before and he is a very versatile horse. I’ve been happy with him since he ran at Newmarket.”
Richard Hannon will be looking to land a £1 million Euros bonus with Soul City after he won a Sales race at The Curragh last September. Kevin Prendergast runs Recharge, who won at Leopardstown last time out. Prendergast said;
“It was fast going when he won, but this time the ground is going to be testing. We hope it doesn’t kill him”
It should be a good race!
We Take Delegator to Win...
Hear what Brian meehan told At The Races earlier in the season, this Video is from Youtube…
Racing Diary Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Advice…
We are still backing Delegator. He has not yet raced on soft ground like he will encounter at The Curragh, but that does not meant he will not go on it! Delegator was simply beaten by a better horse and has bags of class.
Back Delegator to Win the Irish 2000 Guineas @ 5/2 with William Hill.
William Hill Prices…
Mastercraftsman – 2/1
Delegator – 5/2
Rayeni – 4/1
Soul City – 8/1
Recharge – 7/1
Drumbeat – 16/1
33/1 Bar.
