IE - Punchestown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

16.7f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft to Heavy

14.0K

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Verdict

OLE OLE had subsequent winners behind when third on his Clairefontaine debut in the spring and can make a successful start for Gavin Cromwell. Joseph O'Brien has won this 3 times since 2016 and his useful Flat performer Glen To Glen could leave last week's Navan hurdle debut behind. Unpenalisied Cork winner Quinta Do Lago is also shortlisted along with Combs.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Fair form when third in a Clairefontaine juvenile hurdle (17f, soft) for Hugo Merienne in April. Interesting new recruit for Gavin Cromwell. 1st Pick 9 Ole Ole (Fr) Jockey: K. E. Buckley Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: K. E. Buckley T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	96	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Fair form when third in a Clairefontaine juvenile hurdle (17f, soft) for Hugo Merienne in April. Interesting new recruit for Gavin Cromwell.
4	Useful performer on Flat (stays 1¼m). Only fifth of 12 on Navan hurdle debut 6 days ago but should be capable of better in this sphere and Joseph O'Brien has a good record in this race. 2nd Pick 4 Glen To Glen (Ire) Jockey: Richard Deegan Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	95	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Useful performer on Flat (stays 1¼m). Only fifth of 12 on Navan hurdle debut 6 days ago but should be capable of better in this sphere and Joseph O'Brien has a good record in this race.
10	Promising type. 15/2, won 15-runner academy hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good to soft) on debut 41 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Escapes a penalty. Open to improvement. 3rd Pick 10 Quinta Do Lago (Fr) Jockey: Donagh Meyler Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland J: Donagh Meyler T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Promising type. 15/2, won 15-runner academy hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good to soft) on debut 41 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Escapes a penalty. Open to improvement.

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