Down Royal 15:44 - Price Boost

oddschecker Verdict

VENETIAN STAR is interesting with the in-form apprentice Reese Holohan on board. The Pat Foley-trained gelding should appreciate the forecast rain and races off an eye-catching mark once Holohan's 7lb claim is factored in. Alex Belardo is two from three at Down Royal and the return here should see him in a better light, especially with Nicola Burns claiming 5lb off his back. Greek Flower has been placed on all four previous visits to this venue and is another who enjoys cut in the ground. She is on a threatening mark if finding her form. This would be a significant drop in class for first reserve Barbapapa if he gets a run. However, he wouldn't want too much rain.

Prediction: 1st Venetian Star, 2nd Alex Belardo, 3rd Greek Flower