IE - Curragh - Race 3

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

58.5K

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Verdict

This is wide open but FIXATION made a very promising return when runner-up in a big-field Leopardstown handicap and can go one better here at the chief expense of Gavin Cromwell's hat-trick seeking Fiver Friday. Yulia also commands plenty of respect having not enjoyed the rub of the green when fifth for her new yard at Sligo. Iron Fist and Perry Mason also need factoring into this highly competitive handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
17	Promising sort. Winner at Dundalk in November. Shaped very well after 4 months off when second of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (1m) 41 days ago, nearest finish having had the worst of draw. Big player back up in trip. 1st Pick 17 Fixation (Ire) Jockey: P. Mcgettigan Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: P. Mcgettigan T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Promising sort. Winner at Dundalk in November. Shaped very well after 4 months off when second of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (1m) 41 days ago, nearest finish having had the worst of draw. Big player back up in trip.
11	In fine form since joining current yard, impressive C&D scorer before easily landing handicap hurdle at Bellewstown 35 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere in her hat-trick bid. 2nd Pick 11 Fiver Friday (Ire) Jockey: J. Kearney Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: J. Kearney T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis In fine form since joining current yard, impressive C&D scorer before easily landing handicap hurdle at Bellewstown 35 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere in her hat-trick bid.
13	A dual winner in France. Gambled-on 11/4 and tongue tied, suffered a poor passage on yard debut when fifth of 10 in handicap at Sligo 20 days ago, finishing with running left. Very much one to consider. 3rd Pick 13 Yulia (Fr) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	98	-	-	-	7%	Scratched
Analysis A dual winner in France. Gambled-on 11/4 and tongue tied, suffered a poor passage on yard debut when fifth of 10 in handicap at Sligo 20 days ago, finishing with running left. Very much one to consider.

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