IE - Clonmel - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

18.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

COURTBRACK BOY got back on the up in no uncertain terms when running out a comprehensive winner over shorter here 4 weeks ago and, with a 7-lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold showing, he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid. Bella Union hasn't shaped as badly as his recent form figures would suggest and is another worth a look. 5-y-o's Anodandawink and Silent Guardian are others to keep an eye on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Improver switched to handicaps, getting back on the up in no uncertain terms when a comprehensive winner over extended 2m here 4 weeks ago. Easily one of the least exposed and big shout up 7 lb. 1st Pick 4 Courtbrack Boy (Ire) Jockey: J. P. Shinnick Trainer: Terence O'brien, Ireland J: J. P. Shinnick T: Terence O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Improver switched to handicaps, getting back on the up in no uncertain terms when a comprehensive winner over extended 2m here 4 weeks ago. Easily one of the least exposed and big shout up 7 lb.
14	Remains a maiden after 17 runs but shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off when midfield in 18-runner handicap at Down Royal (20.4f) 9 days ago. Not one to give up on at a low level from further reduced mark. 2nd Pick 14 Bella Union (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: John Mcconnell, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: John Mcconnell, Ireland	99	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Remains a maiden after 17 runs but shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off when midfield in 18-runner handicap at Down Royal (20.4f) 9 days ago. Not one to give up on at a low level from further reduced mark.
3	Yet to show much in four maiden hurdle starts. Makes handicap debut back up in trip and noteworthy if the market spoke in his favour. 3rd Pick 3 Anodandawink (Ire) Jockey: Eoin Walsh Trainer: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland J: Eoin Walsh T: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland	95	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Yet to show much in four maiden hurdle starts. Makes handicap debut back up in trip and noteworthy if the market spoke in his favour.

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