Gowran Park 3:15 pm

AI Verdict

This Gowran Park mile on yielding turf is a straight fight between the top three, with BREATH OF PARADISE holding the edge over Albany County and Mount Meru.

Breath Of Paradise, backed by Mrs J Harrington and ridden by Chris Hayes, has shown consistent improvement, finishing third and fourth in his last two starts. His pedigree and recent progress make him the most competitive prospect.

Albany County, trained by A P O'Brien and partnered by Wayne Lordan, has been a steady performer, placing second and fourth in his last two races, though his odds suggest he's overpriced for his form.

Mount Meru, also from the O'Brien stable but ridden by J M Sheridan, lacks recent form but benefits from his pedigree and trainer's reputation.

The rest lack the pedigree, form, or consistency to challenge the top three, though Pirate Of Penzance and Dang Thai Son—both from the O'Brien yard—could cause a stir if they find their rhythm. The geldings and longer-priced runners are unlikely to trouble the leaders on this C+D.