IE - Down Royal - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

24f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)

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Verdict

Though LUCKY LYREEN has failed to get competitive in a trio of maiden chases, he is of strong interest back up in trip on his handicap debut in this sphere, off a mark some 10 lb below his current hurdles mark. Al Kalila was a shade disappointing at Ayr last time but remains of interest judged on his chase debut second at Kelso, while Diamond Dollar is bidding for a third win on the bounce and is also accorded respect, along with Duffys Hodey.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 33/1, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Should have more to offer. 1st Pick 4 Lucky Lyreen (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	89	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 33/1, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Should have more to offer.
2	Third of 5 in handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, soft, 11/10) 44 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 2nd Pick 2 Al Kalila (Ire) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Stuart Crawford, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Stuart Crawford, Ireland	100	-	-	-	24%	10/3
Analysis Third of 5 in handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, soft, 11/10) 44 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
7	Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase (5/1) at Punchestown (19.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 9 days ago, soon clear. Up in trip and he has to be respected in his hat-trick bid. 3rd Pick 7 Diamond Dollar (Ire) Jockey: P. Byrnes Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland J: P. Byrnes T: Charles Byrnes, Ireland	98	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase (5/1) at Punchestown (19.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 9 days ago, soon clear. Up in trip and he has to be respected in his hat-trick bid.

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