IE - Cork - Race 3

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

20f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

This looks a good opportunity for SPECULATEUR to gain a deserved success. Likely improver Royal Gladiator can give him most to think about, with Le Roi Du Livet entitled to be in the mix if bouncing back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Wasn't far behind subsequent Champion bumper fifth on debut. Consistent over hurdles, chased home Cheltenham-bound Mullins pair at Punchestown and ran to a similar level when third at Clonmel last time. Sets the standard. 1st Pick 13 Speculateur (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Wasn't far behind subsequent Champion bumper fifth on debut. Consistent over hurdles, chased home Cheltenham-bound Mullins pair at Punchestown and ran to a similar level when third at Clonmel last time. Sets the standard.
9	Chased home subsequent listed bumper winner on Rules debut (Le Roi Du Livet back in fourth) and again shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth on hurdles bow at Leopardstown (2½m) in December. Looks sure to progress. 2nd Pick 9 Royal Gladiator (Ire) Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland J: Keith Donoghue T: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland	93	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Chased home subsequent listed bumper winner on Rules debut (Le Roi Du Livet back in fourth) and again shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth on hurdles bow at Leopardstown (2½m) in December. Looks sure to progress.
5	Ran now-fairly useful Barra Rua close in bumper and best effort over hurdles when third in Naas maiden in January. In the mix if bouncing back to that sort of form. 3rd Pick 5 Le Roi Du Livet (Fr) Jockey: Sean Flanagan Trainer: Philip Fenton, Ireland J: Sean Flanagan T: Philip Fenton, Ireland	88	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Ran now-fairly useful Barra Rua close in bumper and best effort over hurdles when third in Naas maiden in January. In the mix if bouncing back to that sort of form.

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