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IE - Bellewstown - Race 8

Thoroughbred
9 Runners
17.5f
Handicap
Turf
Good (Good to Yielding in places)
18.5K

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Verdict

LIGHT UP THE DARK was suited by the step up in trip when third at Galway last month and remains unexposed on the level. She can land the finale. Zanahiyr and Messerschmitt are feared most.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
2
Light Up The Dark silk

Dual bumper winner who found improvement in this sphere when very good third of 18 in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 4/1) 27 days ago. Likely contender.

1st Pick
2

Light Up The Dark

Jockey: Mr J. L. Gleeson

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland

J: Mr J. L. Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland

94---56%

Analysis

Dual bumper winner who found improvement in this sphere when very good third of 18 in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft, 4/1) 27 days ago. Likely contender.

7
Zanahiyr (Ire) silk

Smart winner at 22f over fences. Posted solid fourth when last seen on Flat at Killarney (16.8f) in May and is 1 lb lower now. One for shortlist.

2nd Pick
7

Zanahiyr (Ire)

Jockey: Mr J. H. Williamson

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

J: Mr J. H. Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

100---25%

Analysis

Smart winner at 22f over fences. Posted solid fourth when last seen on Flat at Killarney (16.8f) in May and is 1 lb lower now. One for shortlist.

3
Messerschmitt (Ire) silk

Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good third of 15 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Galway (16.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago, finishing with running left. Warrants respect back on level.

3rd Pick
3

Messerschmitt (Ire)

Jockey: Mr M. J. Kenneally

Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland

J: Mr M. J. Kenneally

T: Noel Meade, Ireland

96---23%

Analysis

Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good third of 15 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Galway (16.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago, finishing with running left. Warrants respect back on level.

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Overlay

A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.