IE - Gowran - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good

17.5K

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Verdict

VISHAYA produced an improved effort switched to a handicap last time and can go one place better back in maiden company here. Elmakaya and Wearing Stars complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Improved on maiden form when runner-up to a more experienced rival on handicap bow at Killarney last week and big chance on that form back in a maiden. 1st Pick 11 Vishaya (Ire) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Improved on maiden form when runner-up to a more experienced rival on handicap bow at Killarney last week and big chance on that form back in a maiden.
6	Just failed to reel in the winner in an 8-runner maiden at Naas on her second start and ran well again in first-time cheekpieces when third in 19 in a similar race at that same C&D 31 days ago. Possibilities. 2nd Pick 6 Elmakaya (Ire) Jockey: C. D. Hayes Trainer: D. K. Weld, Ireland J: C. D. Hayes T: D. K. Weld, Ireland	95	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Just failed to reel in the winner in an 8-runner maiden at Naas on her second start and ran well again in first-time cheekpieces when third in 19 in a similar race at that same C&D 31 days ago. Possibilities.
12	Still a maiden after 8 starts but was runner-up at Down Royal (7f) in May and produced another creditable effort upped to 1m when fourth of 19 in maiden (10/1) at Naas (good) 31 days ago. Solid claims. 3rd Pick 12 Wearing Stars (Ire) Jockey: R. P. Whelan Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: R. P. Whelan T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	92	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Still a maiden after 8 starts but was runner-up at Down Royal (7f) in May and produced another creditable effort upped to 1m when fourth of 19 in maiden (10/1) at Naas (good) 31 days ago. Solid claims.

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