7f Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings) (2yo)
It’s remarkable seeing Henry Longfellow such a big price as he’s been a hype horse and remains unbeaten, but stablemate City Of Troy is clearly fancied to beat him and Coolmore rarely get it wrong. Rather than second guess Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore, I’m sticking with BUCANERO FUERTE to land back to back Group Ones. He was mighty impressive in the Phoenix and looks a future miler all over so the step up in trip is sure to suit his big stride. I’m not concerned by fast ground at this trip either as stamina is the deciding factor at Curragh. It’ll take a massive performance to beat the favourite but no way should he be 8x the price.
1pt win Bucanero Fuerte 9/2, 16:00 Curragh, Sunday
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