IE - Fairyhouse - Race 8

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

9.9f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

COPPER CRAFT has been in fine form at Dundalk, going down by just a neck fitted with cheekpieces last week, and seems sure to go well if continuing the good work back on turf. Cork winner Deuteronomy, Alto Sax and Swift Charm are other players.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Has been in good form at Dundalk, going close in 1½m handicap fitted with cheekpieces last week. Solid claims if backing that up returned to turf. 1st Pick 5 Copper Craft (Ire) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: Andrew Oliver, Ireland J: William James Lee T: Andrew Oliver, Ireland	97	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Has been in good form at Dundalk, going close in 1½m handicap fitted with cheekpieces last week. Solid claims if backing that up returned to turf.
1	Returned to form from out of the blue when winning 10.4f Cork handicap a fortnight ago, finishing with a late surge as the race fell apart. 7 lb rise manageable and he got a hat-trick up last June. 2nd Pick 1 Deuteronomy (Ire) Jockey: Nicola Burns Trainer: R. P. Burns, Ireland J: Nicola Burns T: R. P. Burns, Ireland	91	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Returned to form from out of the blue when winning 10.4f Cork handicap a fortnight ago, finishing with a late surge as the race fell apart. 7 lb rise manageable and he got a hat-trick up last June.
10	Ended a lengthy losing run when edging a 1m Dundalk handicap in April and probably remains in form, not beaten far at Gowran 16 days ago. First and third in 2 runs over C&D and one to consider. 3rd Pick 10 Alto Sax (Ire) Jockey: Reese Holohan Trainer: Peter Fahey, Ireland J: Reese Holohan T: Peter Fahey, Ireland	93	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Ended a lengthy losing run when edging a 1m Dundalk handicap in April and probably remains in form, not beaten far at Gowran 16 days ago. First and third in 2 runs over C&D and one to consider.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Firm

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

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.