IE - Cork - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)

15.0K

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Verdict

THE PIPER'S CALL couldn't build on a very promising debut effort when third in a Naas minor event in July, yet he's well worth another chance returning to maiden company having been gelded and appeals as the type to do better again as a 3-y-o. Sparky Sparky and Cool Azul have a race-fitness edge over the selection and should ensure he is given plenty to think about.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Son of Ten Sovereigns colt who made an encouraging start when second in a Curragh maiden (6f) in June. Disappointing with that in mind when third at Naas a month later but previous form has substance and well worth another chance to get back on the up this year. Has been gelded. 1st Pick 11 The Piper's Call (Ire) Jockey: S. Mccullagh Trainer: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland J: S. Mccullagh T: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Son of Ten Sovereigns colt who made an encouraging start when second in a Curragh maiden (6f) in June. Disappointing with that in mind when third at Naas a month later but previous form has substance and well worth another chance to get back on the up this year. Has been gelded.
10	€260,000 purchase who again shaped with promise following a 7month layoff (also gelded) when third in a 5f maiden 4 weeks ago. Saw his race out well then and there ought to be more to come from him back at this linger trip. 2nd Pick 10 Sparky Sparky (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	98	-	-	-	63%
Analysis €260,000 purchase who again shaped with promise following a 7month layoff (also gelded) when third in a 5f maiden 4 weeks ago. Saw his race out well then and there ought to be more to come from him back at this linger trip.
4	Blue Point gelding who displayed plenty of speed when finding only an experienced rival too strong in 23-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f) 2 weeks ago. Entitled to last longer this time and fancied to play a significant role again. 3rd Pick 4 Cool Azul (Ire) Jockey: R. P. Whelan Trainer: Andrew Oliver, Ireland J: R. P. Whelan T: Andrew Oliver, Ireland	95	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Blue Point gelding who displayed plenty of speed when finding only an experienced rival too strong in 23-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f) 2 weeks ago. Entitled to last longer this time and fancied to play a significant role again.

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