IE - Leopardstown - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Group 3

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

82.0K

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Verdict

AIX LA CHAPELLE created an excellent impression when overcoming greenness to make a winning start at the Curragh and can take this step up in class in his stride. Joseph O'Brien's Folsom Blues rates a big threat on the back of his commanding Gowran maiden victory, while Florida Bay could also have a say if, as expected, bouncing back from an odds-on reverse at Naas.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Well-related Justify colt who made a highly promising start when landing 6-runner maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) last month, coming clear last 1f despite running green. Exciting prospect for yard with an excellent record in this. 1st Pick 1 Aix La Chapelle (Usa) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	94	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Well-related Justify colt who made a highly promising start when landing 6-runner maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) last month, coming clear last 1f despite running green. Exciting prospect for yard with an excellent record in this.
3	Blue Point colt who built on debut promise with a wide-margin success in 9-runner maiden at Gowran (7f) last month, looking well suited by the step up in trip. Big player here with further improvement to come. 2nd Pick 3 Folsom Blues (Ire) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Blue Point colt who built on debut promise with a wide-margin success in 9-runner maiden at Gowran (7f) last month, looking well suited by the step up in trip. Big player here with further improvement to come.
2	Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in 7f Fairyhouse novice in June. Probably did too much too soon when an odds-on fourth of 7 in listed race at Naas (1m) 19 days ago. Well worth another chance but Ryan Moore prefers Aix La Chappelle. 3rd Pick 2 Florida Bay (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	90	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in 7f Fairyhouse novice in June. Probably did too much too soon when an odds-on fourth of 7 in listed race at Naas (1m) 19 days ago. Well worth another chance but Ryan Moore prefers Aix La Chappelle.

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