IE - Down Royal - Race 1

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

17.2f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Yielding to Soft

11.5K

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Verdict

Having finished a promising fourth in what is traditionally a strong bumper at Fairyhouse last spring, BOEDIC ultimately shaped as if needing the run more than the market anticipated when fifth in a Thurles maiden hurdle 31 days ago. However, he's just the type to leave that in his wake and could be the way to go for his top stable. Whinney Hill sets the standard on the pick of his hurdling exploits and is also considered. Star Of The Week and Sense of Occasion complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Promising individual. 4/6, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft) on hurdles bow 31 days ago, considerately handled when his chance had gone. In top hands and surprising where he not able to leave that form well behind. 1st Pick 7 Boedic (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Promising individual. 4/6, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, soft) on hurdles bow 31 days ago, considerately handled when his chance had gone. In top hands and surprising where he not able to leave that form well behind.
6	Fairly useful hurdler. 9/4 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 77 days ago. Will need to be more economical at his obstacles than he was then but pick of his form entitles him to definite respect if doing so. 2nd Pick 6 Whinney Hill Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Fairly useful hurdler. 9/4 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 77 days ago. Will need to be more economical at his obstacles than he was then but pick of his form entitles him to definite respect if doing so.
16	Masked Marvel gelding who showed definite promise first time up when third of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (2m, heavy) in December, making headway after 3 out and keeping on. Open to improvement. 3rd Pick 16 Star Of The Week (Fr) Jockey: R. A. Doyle Trainer: A. L. T. Moore, Ireland J: R. A. Doyle T: A. L. T. Moore, Ireland	95	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Masked Marvel gelding who showed definite promise first time up when third of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (2m, heavy) in December, making headway after 3 out and keeping on. Open to improvement.

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Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Starter Race

An allowance race restricted to horses who have started for a certain claiming price recently.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.