IE - Clonmel - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

18.9f

Appr. Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)

15.0K

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Verdict

SOUND JUDGEMENT proved her hurdles debut was all wrong when runner-up in a similar event at Navan and she should take the beating with this longer trip sure to suit. Tangara Bay and Early Bird remain with potential and look best of the others.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Successful sole outing in points and made a positive start under Rules when third in bumper at Punchestown in December. Left hurdles debut behind when second in mares maiden at Navan and looks the one to beat with extra distance sure to suit. 1st Pick 10 Sound Judgement (Ire) Jockey: J. H. Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. H. Williamson T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Successful sole outing in points and made a positive start under Rules when third in bumper at Punchestown in December. Left hurdles debut behind when second in mares maiden at Navan and looks the one to beat with extra distance sure to suit.
11	Runner-up on first of 2 starts in bumpers and promise both outings over hurdles 6 months apart, fifth of 18 in novice at Thurles 8 weeks ago (bad mistake 2 out). Remains with potential. 2nd Pick 11 Tangara Bay (Fr) Jockey: Patrick Michael O'brien Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: Patrick Michael O'brien T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	88	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Runner-up on first of 2 starts in bumpers and promise both outings over hurdles 6 months apart, fifth of 18 in novice at Thurles 8 weeks ago (bad mistake 2 out). Remains with potential.
2	Bumper winner who shaped as if better for the run on hurdles bow at Naas before out of her depth at Fairyhouse last month. Remains with potential back at a suitable level. 3rd Pick 2 Early Bird (Ire) Jockey: Philip Donovan Trainer: Jonathan Sweeney, Ireland J: Philip Donovan T: Jonathan Sweeney, Ireland	92	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Bumper winner who shaped as if better for the run on hurdles bow at Naas before out of her depth at Fairyhouse last month. Remains with potential back at a suitable level.

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