IE - Gowran - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

23.5f

Group 2 Hurdle

Turf

Heavy

52.5K

VIEW

Verdict

STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT has overcome temperament issues with commanding recent victories, including a 10-length romp at Clonmel seven weeks ago. Though stepping up in class, he's clearly in top form. Rocky's Diamond, last year's winner, and Home By The Lee, a former Grade 1 winner are obvious threats, though it will be fascinating to see what Gerri Colombe can do back hurdling.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Home By The Lee (Ire) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	99	-	-	-	29%
2	2nd Pick 2 Rocky's Diamond (Ire) Jockey: Mr D. L. Queally Trainer: Declan Queally, Ireland J: Mr D. L. Queally T: Declan Queally, Ireland	98	-	-	-	34%
3	3 Franciscan Rock (Ire) Jockey: Gearoid Patrick Brouder Trainer: M. F. Morris, Ireland J: Gearoid Patrick Brouder T: M. F. Morris, Ireland	98	-	-	-	9%
4	4 Gerri Colombe (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	81	-	-	-	17%
5	1st Pick 5 Staffordshire Knot (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	40%
6	6 Lantry Lady (Fr) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	91	-	-	-	8%
7	7 Mozzies Sister (Ire) Jockey: Alex Harvey Trainer: Declan Queally, Ireland J: Alex Harvey T: Declan Queally, Ireland	93	-	-	-	5%	Scratched

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