7.25 1m. 1f. 4 Declared. Aer Lingus College Football Meld Stakes (Group 3) of €52,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €31,500.00 2nd - €10,500.00 3rd - €5,250.00 4th - €2,625.00 5th - €1,575.00 6th - €1,050.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - BOLD DISCOVERY might be able to upstage likely favourite Trustyourinstinct. The latter is two from two but faces his stiffest task to date and may come up short against the classy, battle-hardened selection. After disappointing in two May starts, the Jessica Harrington-trained bay was subsequently treated for allergies and showed his true colours when claiming a Listed contest on his most recent outing. He should be well able for this step-up in trip to nine-furlongs and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. A half-brother to the brilliant 2021 dual Oaks winner Snowfall, Alfred Munnings was a well-beaten third on his return to action at the Curragh. He is entitled to come on plenty for that effort though, as it was his first in over a year. Self Belief has been ultimately disappointing so far this season and will need to bounce back to his best if he is to feature. Empress Of Beauty went down by just a head in Listed company at Naas last month and should give a good account of herself, while Pale Iris appears out of her depth.
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs Fillies allowed 3lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st August, 2022) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra