IE - Gowran - Race 4

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

16f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Heavy

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

KING BOB backed up his previous effort to a large extent without being able to sustain a big move into contention when third in a big-field Punchestown handicap 3 weeks ago. Less exposed than most he meets here, he could be worth siding with to confirm the promise of that effort. Coffeys Forge and Just For One each arrive on the back of good efforts and head up the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
19	3/1, respectable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, unable to sustain a big move into contention. Enters calculations in this sort of company. 1st Pick 19 King Bob (Ire) Jockey: Dylan Robinson Trainer: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J: Dylan Robinson T: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland	98	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis 3/1, respectable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, unable to sustain a big move into contention. Enters calculations in this sort of company.
2	One win from 21 NH runs. 14/1, stepped up markedly on his stable debut effort when good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Definite claims provided he keeps the errors at bay. 2nd Pick 2 Coffeys Forge (Ire) Jockey: B. Barry Trainer: Sean Aherne, Ireland J: B. Barry T: Sean Aherne, Ireland	99	-	-	-	10%
Analysis One win from 21 NH runs. 14/1, stepped up markedly on his stable debut effort when good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Definite claims provided he keeps the errors at bay.
1	5-y-o who made much more impact than previously when second of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 24 days ago, doing better under positive tactics. Could build on that back in a handicap. 3rd Pick 1 Just For One (Ire) Jockey: Mr J. G. Murphy Trainer: Daniel G. Murphy, Ireland J: Mr J. G. Murphy T: Daniel G. Murphy, Ireland	92	-	-	-	8%
Analysis 5-y-o who made much more impact than previously when second of 15 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 24 days ago, doing better under positive tactics. Could build on that back in a handicap.

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