IE - Clonmel - Race 4

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

19.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding

11.5K

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Verdict

LOI DES JEUX stepped up again when third at Limerick 4 weeks ago and the way he travelled that day suggests he could be suited by more speed-favouring conditions here. He shades the vote over Tedworth, who took advantage of his reduced mark at Tramore last time. Ballingurteen completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Lightly-raced maiden who showed more than previously back from 3 months off when third at Limerick 4 weeks ago, travelling best. Less testing conditions here should suit and can come on again. 1st Pick 8 Loi Des Jeux (Fr) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: D. Hassett, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: D. Hassett, Ireland	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Lightly-raced maiden who showed more than previously back from 3 months off when third at Limerick 4 weeks ago, travelling best. Less testing conditions here should suit and can come on again.
10	Finally put it all together when taking advantage of a falling mark back from 6 months off at Tramore 25 days ago under this rider, making rapid headway leaving back straight. Can remain competitive up 6 lb. 2nd Pick 10 Tedworth (Ire) Jockey: M. J. Kenneally Trainer: Michael Barry, Ireland J: M. J. Kenneally T: Michael Barry, Ireland	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Finally put it all together when taking advantage of a falling mark back from 6 months off at Tramore 25 days ago under this rider, making rapid headway leaving back straight. Can remain competitive up 6 lb.
13	Runner-up sole start in points and showed much improved form on just her second try in a handicap when filling the same spot at Limerick 4 weeks ago. Remains unexposed. 3rd Pick 13 Ballingurteen (Ire) Jockey: J. P. Shinnick Trainer: Terence O'brien, Ireland J: J. P. Shinnick T: Terence O'brien, Ireland	96	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Runner-up sole start in points and showed much improved form on just her second try in a handicap when filling the same spot at Limerick 4 weeks ago. Remains unexposed.

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