IE - Punchestown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

24.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding

11.0K

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Verdict

WESTERN MODEL's latest Sligo third came in a race which has worked out really well and he's taken to open his chase account now. Il Silenzio has a solid chase record and is second choice ahead of recent Sligo hurdle winner Moorish Castle, who appeals as one likely to take to fences.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Won handicap hurdle at Roscommon in July and has shaped well when placed off his lower chase mark on his last 2 outings, latterly in a Sligo race from which a host of next-time-out winners emerged. A bold bid is anticipated. 1st Pick 3 Western Model (Ire) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Won handicap hurdle at Roscommon in July and has shaped well when placed off his lower chase mark on his last 2 outings, latterly in a Sligo race from which a host of next-time-out winners emerged. A bold bid is anticipated.
1	In good form over fences this summer, including a 25f Roscommon handicap win in August. Couldn't capitalise on lower hurdle mark at Clonmel last month but respected back chasing. 2nd Pick 1 Il Silenzio Jockey: C. D. Smithers Trainer: Martin Brassil, Ireland J: C. D. Smithers T: Martin Brassil, Ireland	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis In good form over fences this summer, including a 25f Roscommon handicap win in August. Couldn't capitalise on lower hurdle mark at Clonmel last month but respected back chasing.
2	Improved to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at Sligo (3¼m, soft) 17 days ago, holding on gamely. Could have more to offer now he's up and running, particularly over fences. 3rd Pick 2 Moorish Castle (Ire) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: P. A. Fahy, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: P. A. Fahy, Ireland	94	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Improved to win 9-runner handicap hurdle at Sligo (3¼m, soft) 17 days ago, holding on gamely. Could have more to offer now he's up and running, particularly over fences.

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