IE - Leopardstown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

7.2f

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

23.0K

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Verdict

ITALY and Star Chamber are appealing newcomers representing top connections and it will be interesting to see which way they both go in the betting. Preference as things stand is for the Aidan O'Brien-trained Italy. Ipanema Beach and Estoublon are both open to improvement and can do battle for minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Foaled March 10. 200,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Bowmark and 1¼m winner Hidden Story, both useful. Obvious appeal on paper. 1st Pick 3 Italy Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Foaled March 10. 200,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 1m winner Bowmark and 1¼m winner Hidden Story, both useful. Obvious appeal on paper.
4	Foaled March 22. Mehmas colt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Expert Eye. Lots to like on paper and the betting will be informative. 2nd Pick 4 Star Chamber Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: G. M. Lyons, Ireland	94	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Foaled March 22. Mehmas colt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Expert Eye. Lots to like on paper and the betting will be informative.
2	Once-raced colt. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft, 8/1) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip and he's open to progress. 3rd Pick 2 Ipanema Beach (Ire) Jockey: G. M. Ryan Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: G. M. Ryan T: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland	92	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Once-raced colt. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft, 8/1) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip and he's open to progress.

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