IE - Thurles - Race 4

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

15.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

Having shown useful form in bumpers, EL CAIROS had the race at his mercy when falling after the last at Leopardstown on hurdling debut, so he looks to hold strong claims of gaining compensation this time around. The main danger could be Roc Dino, who bumped into a smart prospect on his first run for Willie Mullins, ahead of How's The Head.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Useful bumper winner for Gary & Josh Moore and was in the process of making an impressive start over hurdles in a Leopardstown maiden (16f, good, 8/15) 34 days ago, in control when stumbling and falling after the last. Exciting prospect who looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 El Cairos (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	90%
Analysis Useful bumper winner for Gary & Josh Moore and was in the process of making an impressive start over hurdles in a Leopardstown maiden (16f, good, 8/15) 34 days ago, in control when stumbling and falling after the last. Exciting prospect who looks the one to beat.
13	Placed twice from 3 starts over hurdles in France for Gabriel Leenders and, after 11 months off, beat the rest comfortably when second of 16 in maiden at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 6/4) 2 weeks ago, albeit no match for odds-on stablemate. Remains with potential. 2nd Pick 13 Roc Dino (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	81	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Placed twice from 3 starts over hurdles in France for Gabriel Leenders and, after 11 months off, beat the rest comfortably when second of 16 in maiden at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 6/4) 2 weeks ago, albeit no match for odds-on stablemate. Remains with potential.
6	Maiden pointer but showed ability in bumpers and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, fourth of 14 in maiden at Tramore (16.2f, soft, 5/1) on latest outing in November. Could be in the mix,. 3rd Pick 6 How's The Head (Ire) Jockey: Miss J. Townend Trainer: Timothy Townend, Ireland J: Miss J. Townend T: Timothy Townend, Ireland	74	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Maiden pointer but showed ability in bumpers and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, fourth of 14 in maiden at Tramore (16.2f, soft, 5/1) on latest outing in November. Could be in the mix,.

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