IE - Kilbeggan - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

CAPTAIN HANLEY hasn't had things go entirely his way since bumping into a subsequent winner on his Clonmel hurdling debut and could well be the answer arriving on the back of a creditable effort on the Flat. The drop in trip is a concern for Facile Ocean given how he's been shaping but he still has leading claims on form nonetheless. Newcomer Digby Bridge also warrants a close look in the betting.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Fair maiden at best on the Flat and matched that level when runner-up on hurdling debut in a Clonmel maiden (2½m) in May. Better than the bare result on both completed starts over hurdles since and arrives on the back of a creditable Flat effort. Respected. 1st Pick 3 Captain Hanley (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: Eamonn O'connell, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: Eamonn O'connell, Ireland	97	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Fair maiden at best on the Flat and matched that level when runner-up on hurdling debut in a Clonmel maiden (2½m) in May. Better than the bare result on both completed starts over hurdles since and arrives on the back of a creditable Flat effort. Respected.
5	Yard has enjoyed success with this family and he's been placed on all 3 starts over hurdles (fair form), latterly in 15-runner maiden here (19f) 15 days ago. Has leading form claims but this drop in trip is unlikely to suit. 2nd Pick 5 Facile Ocean (Ire) Jockey: E. Finegan Trainer: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland J: E. Finegan T: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland	100	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Yard has enjoyed success with this family and he's been placed on all 3 starts over hurdles (fair form), latterly in 15-runner maiden here (19f) 15 days ago. Has leading form claims but this drop in trip is unlikely to suit.
4	Golden Horn gelding. Brother to 1½m-13.3f winner Golden Bugle and half-brother to a winner. Dam smart 1m winner. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. 3rd Pick 4 Digby Bridge Jockey: Sean Flanagan Trainer: Barry Connell, Ireland J: Sean Flanagan T: Barry Connell, Ireland	94	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Golden Horn gelding. Brother to 1½m-13.3f winner Golden Bugle and half-brother to a winner. Dam smart 1m winner. Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

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