IE - Fairyhouse - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

20f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding

16.5K

VIEW

Verdict

A multiple winner over hurdles, GLEN KILN made a positive start over the larger obstacles here last month and gets the nod in what looks a cracking contest. Smart hurdlers Ballyfad and Storm Heart are feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Developed into a borderline smart hurdler last season, winning twice and gaining a first graded success in the Limestone Lad at Naas. Made promising start in this sphere when close second of 6 in novice chase (4/9) at this course (2m, good) 31 days ago and will appreciate this longer trip. 1st Pick 4 Glen Kiln (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: David Harry Kelly, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: David Harry Kelly, Ireland	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Developed into a borderline smart hurdler last season, winning twice and gaining a first graded success in the Limestone Lad at Naas. Made promising start in this sphere when close second of 6 in novice chase (4/9) at this course (2m, good) 31 days ago and will appreciate this longer trip.
2	Won both bumpers before making successful switch to hurdling at Leopardstown. Placed 2 of 3 starts in Grade 1s since, including when third at Aintree final start. Type to make a better chaser and must be of interest here. 2nd Pick 2 Ballyfad (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	98	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Won both bumpers before making successful switch to hurdling at Leopardstown. Placed 2 of 3 starts in Grade 1s since, including when third at Aintree final start. Type to make a better chaser and must be of interest here.
12	Smart hurdler who acquitted himself well in good company earlier this year. Posted creditable fifth in competitive handicap on the Flat when last seen in May and must be respected on return/chase debut. 3rd Pick 12 Storm Heart (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Smart hurdler who acquitted himself well in good company earlier this year. Posted creditable fifth in competitive handicap on the Flat when last seen in May and must be respected on return/chase debut.

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