IE - Down Royal - Race 4

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

24f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

COZONE was well prepared to make a winning return from a year off at Downpatrick 2 weeks ago and a 10 lb rise for that smooth win may well be within range. Coppola will be winning races sooner rather than later for Gordon Elliott, with Duce Bigalow and Lecale's Diamond also of interest on their recent chase form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Cashed in on a much-reduced mark on return from a year off in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick 14 days ago by 7½ lengths from Coppola. Shortlist material with 10 lb expected to be within range. 1st Pick 1 Cozone Jockey: James Smith Trainer: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland J: James Smith T: Matthew J. Smith, Ireland	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Cashed in on a much-reduced mark on return from a year off in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick 14 days ago by 7½ lengths from Coppola. Shortlist material with 10 lb expected to be within range.
13	Well held in 2 starts for Colin McBratney but looked a different proposition when second both starts for powerful new yard in recent weeks at up to 2¾m. Way she stuck to her task suggests 3m will suit and she's a major player. 2nd Pick 13 Coppola (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Well held in 2 starts for Colin McBratney but looked a different proposition when second both starts for powerful new yard in recent weeks at up to 2¾m. Way she stuck to her task suggests 3m will suit and she's a major player.
18	Still a maiden but knocking firmly at the door of late, again finding only one too good in 13-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse in February, headed run-in before rallying. Since moved yards and lower in the weights over hurdles. 3rd Pick 18 Duce Bigalow (Ire) Jockey: G. B. Noonan Trainer: Colm Ryan, Ireland J: G. B. Noonan T: Colm Ryan, Ireland	92	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Still a maiden but knocking firmly at the door of late, again finding only one too good in 13-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse in February, headed run-in before rallying. Since moved yards and lower in the weights over hurdles.

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