IE - Curragh - Race 1

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Yielding to Soft

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Verdict

Plenty of these look longer-term projects but CHOCTAW NATION shaped promisingly behind one who set a tall standard for a maiden on debut at Navan 25 days ago. Beating the rest handsomely himself on that occasion, he's clearly another above-average Ballydoyle colt and rates the one to beat with improvement forthcoming. Book of Kells and State of Play are a couple of likely newcomers before betting clues, with Cracks and Sparks and Adversity completing the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Sea The Stars colt who was unlucky to bump into one but still shaped promisingly in beating the rest handsomely when 3 lengths second of 9 in a Navan maiden (1m) 25 days ago. Clearly an above-average prospect in his own right and very much of interest with improvement forthcoming. 1st Pick 6 Choctaw Nation (Ire) Jockey: P. A. Harnett Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: P. A. Harnett T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Sea The Stars colt who was unlucky to bump into one but still shaped promisingly in beating the rest handsomely when 3 lengths second of 9 in a Navan maiden (1m) 25 days ago. Clearly an above-average prospect in his own right and very much of interest with improvement forthcoming.
3	Foaled March 7. Dubawi colt. Half-brother to high-class winner up to 1½m Auguste Rodin. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) who stayed 1½m, sister to high-class winner up to 1½m Magical. Makes obvious paper appeal for top yard and he commands respect on debut. 2nd Pick 3 Book Of Kells (Ire) Jockey: Jack Cleary Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Jack Cleary T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	96	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Foaled March 7. Dubawi colt. Half-brother to high-class winner up to 1½m Auguste Rodin. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) who stayed 1½m, sister to high-class winner up to 1½m Magical. Makes obvious paper appeal for top yard and he commands respect on debut.
15	Foaled February 6. €170,000 yearling, Camelot colt. Half-brother to French 1m winner Sitello. Top stable no stranger to success with a newcomer and support behind him would look significant. 3rd Pick 15 State Of Play (Fr) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	93	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Foaled February 6. €170,000 yearling, Camelot colt. Half-brother to French 1m winner Sitello. Top stable no stranger to success with a newcomer and support behind him would look significant.

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