IE - Limerick - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

19.8f

Sweepstakes Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding

24.5K

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Verdict

LOOK TO THE WEST has fallen both starts this year but was in the process of running creditably behind a pair of smart performers when departing at Clonmel last month, so she could yet build on her earlier promise. She is taken to see off the challenge of Broomfield Bijou, who should find this more suitable than a Grade 2 at Punchestown last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Easy winner of a Kilbeggan maiden on second chase start last spring. Has fallen both outings this year, in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 on first occasion, before booked for third when departing at the last in minor event at Clonmel in April. Well worth another chance. 1st Pick 5 Look To The West (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	100	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Easy winner of a Kilbeggan maiden on second chase start last spring. Has fallen both outings this year, in a Fairyhouse Grade 3 on first occasion, before booked for third when departing at the last in minor event at Clonmel in April. Well worth another chance.
2	Yet to add to her chasing debut success but was a good second on stable debut in handicap at Thurles in February. Also ran well when second in 3-runner Grade 3 at Cork in April, before facing stiff task in Punchestown Grade 2 last time. Respected. 2nd Pick 2 Broomfield Bijou (Ire) Jockey: Donagh Meyler Trainer: James William Hannon, Ireland J: Donagh Meyler T: James William Hannon, Ireland	96	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Yet to add to her chasing debut success but was a good second on stable debut in handicap at Thurles in February. Also ran well when second in 3-runner Grade 3 at Cork in April, before facing stiff task in Punchestown Grade 2 last time. Respected.
1	Point winner who opened hurdles account at the third attempt in 2¾m mares maiden at Killarney last spring. Well held in handicap next time, but after 9 months off she was much improved sent chasing when runner-up in mares maiden also at Killarney (21f) 12 days ago, jumping well. 3rd Pick 1 Affinity Rock (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland	93	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Point winner who opened hurdles account at the third attempt in 2¾m mares maiden at Killarney last spring. Well held in handicap next time, but after 9 months off she was much improved sent chasing when runner-up in mares maiden also at Killarney (21f) 12 days ago, jumping well.

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