Leopardstown stages an important test of juvenile ability on Thursday, when the G3 Jockey Club of Turkey Silver Flash S. sees some of Ireland's top stables put forward their potential Classic hopes for 2016. Having won four of the last six renewals, it is obvious that Aidan O'Brien is the first port of call and Susan Magnier's June 26 Curragh maiden scorer Alice Springs (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) could start a warm favorite. Also from Ballydoyle is the unraced Way To My Heart (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who will have to be a serious force to overcome experienced rivals on a demanding debut. Dermot Weld saddles His Highness The Aga Khan's impressive course-and-distance maiden winner Tanaza (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), who had the likes of the subsequent winners Minding (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Miss Gossip (Ire) (Big Bad Bob {Ire}) behind on debut June 11, while Jim Bolger is represented by Turret Rocks (Ire) (Fastent Rock {Aus}), who scored over a mile on her racecourse bow at Gowran Park June 30.
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