IE - Gowran - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy

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Verdict

DUNLEER CRYSTAL showed significant improvement when second at Down Royal last month and can progress further with tidier jumping. Champagne Jury won a bumper last January and has been shaping well since returning from a long absence, while Ifallgoeswell is on an upward curve and can remain competitive.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Modest form first 2 starts but much improved when second of 10 in maiden hurdle at Down Royal (22/1) 27 days ago, kept on well after clouting one hurdle. Likely to do better still, especially if brushing up jumping so he could be the answer. 1st Pick 8 Dunleer Crystal (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%	Scratched
Analysis Modest form first 2 starts but much improved when second of 10 in maiden hurdle at Down Royal (22/1) 27 days ago, kept on well after clouting one hurdle. Likely to do better still, especially if brushing up jumping so he could be the answer.
1	Won a bumper at Naas a year ago and followed up with a good second in a novice hurdle at Leopardstown. Finished third of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (13/8) 27 days ago, getting back on track after 8 months off. Should be competitive at this level. 2nd Pick 1 Champagne Jury (Ire) Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	98	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Won a bumper at Naas a year ago and followed up with a good second in a novice hurdle at Leopardstown. Finished third of 10 in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (13/8) 27 days ago, getting back on track after 8 months off. Should be competitive at this level.
2	Showed ability in bumpers and confirmed he's an improved performer in handicaps when second of 11 at Thurles (7/2) 4 days ago, leading until caught near finish. Shorter trip may suit his travelling style and help him finish races better. 3rd Pick 2 Ifallgoeswell (Ire) Jockey: P. Byrnes Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland J: P. Byrnes T: Charles Byrnes, Ireland	92	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Showed ability in bumpers and confirmed he's an improved performer in handicaps when second of 11 at Thurles (7/2) 4 days ago, leading until caught near finish. Shorter trip may suit his travelling style and help him finish races better.

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