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Charlie Appleby expects Pinatubo to prove a difficult nut to crack when he places his unbeaten record at stake at the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at the Curragh. The Shamardal colt has been the star juvenile period of the season - winning each of the four starts, such as stunning displays in the Classic at Glorious Goodwood and the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. The kind of the latter race particularly could be working out with all the horses - Lope Y Fernandez and Positive - both winning at degree that is Pattern since. Pinatubo checks the water with Appleby bid for back-to-back successes in the race following the achievement of Quorto 12 months ago, at Group One level for the first time Sunday. "It seems a great race, but that's exactly what you expect if you step up to Group 1 level," stated the Newmarket trainer. "Our horse is in good order. He seems and his form is still currently working out well. "He is not doing anything different to what he had been doing before in the summer. He seems to make his, although he is not a workhorse that is dazzling. "It's his first start in Group 1 level. However, his preparation has gone well, and I presume he is the one they have got to beat." Aidan O'Brien has saddled 11 winners of the National Stakes - and a four-pronged assault is fired by this year. The chief rival of the Ballydoyle handler appears to function as Armory, who claimed his third win from four starts from the Futurity Stakes within the course and distance last month. Armory is linked with Arizona - champion of the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and subsequently fourth in the Prix Morny at Deauville - as well as Toronto and outsiders Iberia, with O'Brien keen to Give competition. He said:"Armory is in good shape. Nobody wishes to see races they all would like to find that the horses clash. "You win some and lose weight. You understand in case you need to improve or if you're good enough" Jim Bolger's Geometrical, the Mark Johnston-trained Monoski along with Roman Turbo from Mick Halford's lawn would be the hopefuls. The two-year-old fillies receive their opportunity to shine with the Albigna the celebrity appeal of Jessica Harrington. Because after her up success Zoffany's daughter has been kept fresh with this Group One assignment. "She is all set for this, and you'd expect the measure up to seven furlongs will suit ," said Harrington. "She is not conduct for a short time. I hope she's the only one - but you never know, because there are two or only one in there who have only won maidens. "We will wait and see what happens daily." Albigna threat Seems to function as Roger Varian raider Daahyeh - winner of the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot prior to being touched by Raffle Prize in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket. "I am hopeful of her staying the seven furlongs and happy with her condition," Varian told irishchampionsweekend.ie. "The Curragh should not be a issue, but we must find out about the seven furlongs - plus it's a rigid seven furlongs there. "Nevertheless, she's a similar kind of filly to Cursory Glance, who obtained the Moyglare for us in 2014, having also won the Albany. "She boasts some of the greatest juvenile filly form and contains strong credentials in the race, even if it's always a popular race in the Curragh." James Tate's Under The Stars is just another competition - while Aidan O'Brien runs Precious Moments Love Wonderful and Tango. The Ger Lyons-trained Soul Search and Bolger's unraced filly Assurance finish the field. The very first of four Group Ones on a day is that the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes. The favourite for its five-furlong sprint is Eddie Lynam's Soffia, making her first appearance in July here since a display in the Sapphire Stakes. Lynam is pleased connections of Nunthorpe enthusiast Battaash decided against a trip to Ireland, but is taking nothing for granted. He explained:"It has been the plan, and it certainly helps we don't have to take on Battaash. Nevertheless, the next (Soldier's Call), third (So Perfect) and fourth (Mabs Cross) in the Nunthorpe are still there. "It is going to be tough, but I would be very satisfied with her." Michael Dods is currently hoping Mabs Cross will get back on the winning course, having finished on her final 3 starts behind Battaash. "We had already decided we were moving to the Curragh before news came out Battaash was heading directly to France for your Abbaye, but clearly I'm quite happy Battaash isn't likely to flip up," said the Darlington-based trainer. "I believe the track will satisfy , and we need a wonderful rate to target at. "The Irish sprinters do look more powerful over six furlongs - but it's still a Group One race, and they require a bit of winning. We're happy with her anyway. "We don't need soft ground. It was very speedy floor for your Nunthorpe - I only hope it's not that quick." Mick Appleby's Caspian Prince, James Tate's Invincible Armyand Martyn Meade's Houtzen represent Britain. The latter - trained in Australia - made an encouraging beginning to get her new coach when next to Battaash at Goodwood. "Obviously she's had to adapt to another training routine ," said Meade. "In Australia they train them in the track, but she's actually probably well-suited to the way we train . She is not a typical sprinter - she. "Her conduct at Goodwood was outstanding. I think the floor and track will be OK for her at the Curragh, and she'll then probably visit the Prix de l'Abbaye." Read more: http://classicsounds.pl/novak-djokovic-how-a-kid-from-war-torn-belgrade-beat-the-odds/