IE - Gowran - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

20f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Heavy

14.5K

VIEW

Verdict

KING ALEXANDER shaped well starting out over fences when runner-up at Naas last month and can build on it here to go one better. Henry de Bromhead's Butch Cassidy also has better days ahead of him and should ensure Willie Mullins' 8-y-o doesn't have things all his own way. Funiculi Funicula and C'est Ta Chance, stablemates of the selection, can fight it out for minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Useful 3m winning hurdler. Made a promising start in this sphere when second of 9 in novice chase at Naas (20.2f, heavy, 11/2) 38 days ago, going with enthusiasm and collared only near finish. Big shout with more to come. 1st Pick 6 King Alexander (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Useful 3m winning hurdler. Made a promising start in this sphere when second of 9 in novice chase at Naas (20.2f, heavy, 11/2) 38 days ago, going with enthusiasm and collared only near finish. Big shout with more to come.
1	Promising individual. 6/1, very good third of 10 in novice chase at Punchestown (23f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should have more to offer. Well in the mix. 2nd Pick 1 Butch Cassidy (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Promising individual. 6/1, very good third of 10 in novice chase at Punchestown (23f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should have more to offer. Well in the mix.
3	Useful winner at 17f over hurdles who shaped well when third of 9 in novice chase at Naas (20.2f, heavy, 8/13) on debut over fences 38 days ago. Can build on it and merits consideration. 3rd Pick 3 Funiculi Funicula (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	99	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Useful winner at 17f over hurdles who shaped well when third of 9 in novice chase at Naas (20.2f, heavy, 8/13) on debut over fences 38 days ago. Can build on it and merits consideration.

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