IE - Clonmel - Race 6

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

16.7f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding

14.0K

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Verdict

NIRISQUE sets the standard on her recent Tramore second and can get off the mark at the chief expense of the steadily-progressive Jumbos Jet. Our Girl Ellie can complete the placings.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Promising second in fillies juvenile hurdle at Compiegne on debut, her only start for N. George & A. Zetterholm and back on track when second of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (2m, good to soft, 15/8) 25 days ago. Sets the standard. 1st Pick 13 Nirisque (Fr) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Promising second in fillies juvenile hurdle at Compiegne on debut, her only start for N. George & A. Zetterholm and back on track when second of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (2m, good to soft, 15/8) 25 days ago. Sets the standard.
8	Has improved with each run over hurdles, progressing again in first-time hood when second of 9 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Wexford (2m, heavy) 58 days ago. Should be in the mix again. 2nd Pick 8 Jumbos Jet (Ire) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: W. J. Martin, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: W. J. Martin, Ireland	93	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Has improved with each run over hurdles, progressing again in first-time hood when second of 9 in novice hurdle (8/1) at Wexford (2m, heavy) 58 days ago. Should be in the mix again.
14	Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs but was a creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Thurles (2½m, good to soft, 12/1). Drop back in trip should suit after 6 months off. 3rd Pick 14 Our Girl Ellie (Ire) Jockey: C. M. Quirke Trainer: Stephen Ryan, Ireland J: C. M. Quirke T: Stephen Ryan, Ireland	90	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs but was a creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Thurles (2½m, good to soft, 12/1). Drop back in trip should suit after 6 months off.

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Lasix

A medication for the treatment of bleeding in horses that is legal in North America, but not all worldwide jurisdictions.

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