IE - Limerick - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

22.7f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding

11.5K

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Verdict

SNOW PUNT has been threatening to come good over fences, doing well under the circumstances when third last time, and is taken to gain a deserved first success in this sphere. Last-time-out winner Oneforgonzo and the unexposed A Year Older head the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Has been in excellent form over fences of late, hitting the places on his last 5 starts in this sphere, highlighting his versatility and again shaping well when 1¾ lengths third of 15 to Mastermind in 3¼m handicap at Down Royal on latest. Good-value conditional takes over and bold bid expected. 1st Pick 2 Snow Punt (Ire) Jockey: J. H. Williamson Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland J: J. H. Williamson T: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Has been in excellent form over fences of late, hitting the places on his last 5 starts in this sphere, highlighting his versatility and again shaping well when 1¾ lengths third of 15 to Mastermind in 3¼m handicap at Down Royal on latest. Good-value conditional takes over and bold bid expected.
1	Kept mistakes to a minimum and confirmed return to form when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Killarney 10 days ago, beating Sophia Rose by ½ length. Remains on workable mark based on past hurdling form and one to consider as he bids for a quick-fire double. 2nd Pick 1 Oneforgonzo (Ire) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Sean Aherne, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Sean Aherne, Ireland	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Kept mistakes to a minimum and confirmed return to form when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Killarney 10 days ago, beating Sophia Rose by ½ length. Remains on workable mark based on past hurdling form and one to consider as he bids for a quick-fire double.
6	Showed much improved form to spring a surprise on return in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (3¼m) on New Year's Day and looked sure to play a hand in the finish before falling 3 out in a chase at Down Royal 3 months later. Remains unexposed. 3rd Pick 6 A Year Older (Ire) Jockey: B. W. Harvey Trainer: Karl Thornton, Ireland J: B. W. Harvey T: Karl Thornton, Ireland	96	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Showed much improved form to spring a surprise on return in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (3¼m) on New Year's Day and looked sure to play a hand in the finish before falling 3 out in a chase at Down Royal 3 months later. Remains unexposed.

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