Timeform Irish Daily: Beresford Stakes, Sunday, Curragh 16:15

The Beresford Stakes will take place at the Curragh on Sunday

Timeform's Irish team give their verdict on this often indicative Group 2.

Probably made a promising start, landing Limerick maiden and Railway Stakes here (by 1 lengths from Cristoforo Colombo) here in June. Well below that form in Group 1s here last twice and bit to prove now.

Battle of Marengo bolted up in maiden at Gowran last month and overcame slipped saddle to readily land listed event at Leopardstown on latest outing. Form is working out well and sets the standard here.

Kingston Jamaica won a maiden at Limerick in June and better efforts up in grade since, beaten less than length into third in the Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown. However, looks stable's second string in this.

Muaanid is by Kheleyf and comes from family of Anabaa Blue and Urban Sea. Off the mark at first time of asking at Galway and, although that form has taken a few knocks, is open to improvement.

Orgilgo Bay finished runner-up first 2 starts, including in listed race at Tipperary, and didn't do a lot wrong when third off a big weight in a nursery at Listowel last time. May have to settle for a minor role again.

Timeform 1-2:
1. Battle of Marengo
2. Muaanid

Timeform Verdict: Although he isn't sure to be suited by the underfoot conditions, it is difficult to look beyond Battle of Marengo here. His form is working out very well and he is taken to see off the unexposed Muaanid. Orgilgo Bay is the token choice for third.

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