I don’t like to see any kind of headgear on a newcomer to be honest, but with no evidence to back up why other than the age old (and debunked ) theory that it means they aren’t willing to put it all in, but I still cannot oppose John Steinbeck ahead of his first start in the mile and a quarter maiden at 5.30pm.
Unraced at two suggests he has either had his issues or he is a late maturing sort, but one look at his pedigree suggests he could be pretty decent.
By Dubawi out of a Group Three winning Galileo mare who is a sister to classy sorts such as Gleneagles, he is bred to win far better races than this though an early market watch may give us all a better idea of just how good he really is.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1/2pt Each Way John Steinbeck 5.30pm The Curragh 9/2 Paddy Power