Classy filly is banker material on competitive Curragh card

The Curragh: stages the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas this weekend

The Curragh plays host to a quality card on Sunday with the Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) the featureCredit: Patrick McCann

Aidan O'Brien's two-year-olds have been known to progress from their debut efforts and Gustav Klimt can hopefully continue that trend in the opening 7F maiden (1.45) following a fine run behind Commander Grigio at this venue last time.

Would Be King performed well enough on his opening start and last time in Listed company behind Brother Bear to suggest he is good enough to be competitive in a maiden of this calibre.

The 7f handicap (2.15) is a competitive affair but it is worth taking a chance on the in-form Eddie Lynam team's Captain Power, with plenty of encouragement to be taken from his most recent second at Naas. Imagine If performed to a decent standard last time at Leopardstown and is worth including.

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Published on 1 July 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:40, 2 July 2017

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