IE - Leopardstown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

25.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SHAKESPEARE showed plenty to work on when third in a maiden that traditionally throws up well-above average types at the Curragh 4 weeks ago and, appealing as the type to take a significant step forward, he could be the answer. Green Dreamer's debut effort at Killarney was also promising and he rates a likely improver. Darkness Falls and Highest Order are a pair of interesting newcomers to note in the betting for clues.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Lots to like on paper and he shaped with plenty of encouragement first time up when third in a historically strong maiden at the Curragh (7f) 4 weeks ago, running on without being given a hard time. Appeals as the type to build on that considerably and he's strongly considered here. 1st Pick 6 Shakespeare Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Lots to like on paper and he shaped with plenty of encouragement first time up when third in a historically strong maiden at the Curragh (7f) 4 weeks ago, running on without being given a hard time. Appeals as the type to build on that considerably and he's strongly considered here.
3	Churchill colt who is related to several winners and, despite proving easy to back, showed plenty to work on when fifth of 6 in maiden at Killarney (1m) 10 days ago, finishing with running left having been denied a run inside final 1f. Looks sure to improve. 2nd Pick 3 Green Dreamer (Ire) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	92	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Churchill colt who is related to several winners and, despite proving easy to back, showed plenty to work on when fifth of 6 in maiden at Killarney (1m) 10 days ago, finishing with running left having been denied a run inside final 1f. Looks sure to improve.
2	Foaled January 19. Camelot colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner The Flying Seagull. Dam, 5f winner (stayed 6f), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Shevchenko and 1¾m-2m winner Tigris River (both useful). Makes obvious appeal on paper and betting can guide with top yard also saddling Shakespeare. 3rd Pick 2 Darkness Falls (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	95	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Foaled January 19. Camelot colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner The Flying Seagull. Dam, 5f winner (stayed 6f), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Shevchenko and 1¾m-2m winner Tigris River (both useful). Makes obvious appeal on paper and betting can guide with top yard also saddling Shakespeare.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Superfecta

A wager involving choosing the first, second, third, and fourth horses in one race in the exact order. A superfecta box involves paying more to ensure they can finish in any order in the top four spots.

Across the Board

Refers to betting on a horse to finish first, second, and third to cover any of those scenarios happening during a race

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.