IE - Fairyhouse - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

16f

Group 2 Hurdle

Turf

Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)

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Verdict

Willie Mullins tends to dominate this race so the vote goes to Punchestown maiden winner LEADER D'ALLIER, with Paul Townend seemingly preferring him to Supreme Novice sixth Too Bossy For Us. Heads Up and Le Labo are others likely to have a say.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Multiple bumper winner in France for Mathieu Pitart. Promising second in Leopardstown maiden on hurdle debut having joined Willie Mullins and easily landed short odds at Punchestown (2m, heavy) since. Potentially smart for top yard with excellent record in this. 1st Pick 6 Leader D'allier (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	92	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Multiple bumper winner in France for Mathieu Pitart. Promising second in Leopardstown maiden on hurdle debut having joined Willie Mullins and easily landed short odds at Punchestown (2m, heavy) since. Potentially smart for top yard with excellent record in this.
8	Useful form in defeat on the Flat last summer and made a successful return to hurdling in maiden company at Punchestown (2m, heavy) in February. Creditable 11¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Old Park Star in Supreme at Cheltenham last month. Likely to go well but Townend seemingly prefers Leader d'Allier. 2nd Pick 8 Too Bossy For Us (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Useful form in defeat on the Flat last summer and made a successful return to hurdling in maiden company at Punchestown (2m, heavy) in February. Creditable 11¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Old Park Star in Supreme at Cheltenham last month. Likely to go well but Townend seemingly prefers Leader d'Allier.
5	Useful hurdler. Hooded first time (retained), career best when winning 4-runner 2m listed hurdle (5/2) at Punchestown (heavy) 49 days ago by ¾ length from Lazare de Star, battling well. Should give a good account. 3rd Pick 5 Heads Up Jockey: Sean Dylan Bowen Trainer: John Mcconnell, Ireland J: Sean Dylan Bowen T: John Mcconnell, Ireland	94	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Useful hurdler. Hooded first time (retained), career best when winning 4-runner 2m listed hurdle (5/2) at Punchestown (heavy) 49 days ago by ¾ length from Lazare de Star, battling well. Should give a good account.

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