3:55 Curragh Tips

Almaqam looks to possess some of the strongest form in the field and is taken to make a winning return despite not being seen since October. Last season began with a strong effort in a Group 3 at Sandown Park Racecourse over 1m2f, finishing 3rd, beaten only 1¼ lengths by Al Aasy. He then took a major step forward by defeating Ombudsman in another Group 3 by 1¾ lengths, with that rival now developing into a 128-rated Group 1 performer, giving the form a particularly strong look. After a short break he returned in July and finished 2nd in a Group 2 at York Racecourse over 1m2½f, beaten 2¾ lengths by Royal Champion. He rounded off the campaign in a Group 1 at Ascot Racecourse where he finished 3rd, beaten 4 lengths by the 130-rated Calandagan, another effort that sets a very high standard for this race. The main question is fitness after the break, but his overall profile suggests he is comfortably up to this level. If returning anywhere near his best, Almaqam should be heavily involved at the finish.

Gelded son of Frankel & Blie Kimono ( Dam's sire Invincible Spirit ) who was last seen at this venue 20 days ago where finishing a very creditable 2nd/6 outrunning his monster odds of 125/1 in the process in a race won by Minnie Hauk with Tiberius Thunder in 4th on the occasion both those rivals enrolled to run here now Minnie Hauk may be the main attraction here however Edward Hamilton is the type that can't be underestimated in my point of view as he possesses all the necessary credentials to pull well clear with his front running tactics and if her rivals don't react precisely Edward Hamilton can cause a massive shock here and that scenario is very well possible given the good analysis of this Tattersalls Gold Cup ( Group 1 ) ( Class 1 ) jockey Wayne Lordon takes the ride and can give Edward Hamilton a promising ride here atcthe Curragh price at the time of writing represents remarkable E/W value and a frame finish alone would indeed be highly profitable . Respected .