IE - Leopardstown - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

16f

Group 1 Hurdle

Turf

Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)

117.0K

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Verdict

A cracking renewal of this Grade 1 event and Willie Mullins' highly-promising LOVE ME TENDER is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride and extend his unbeaten run to four. Gordon Elliott's Skylight Hustle is feared most on the back of an impressive Fairyhouse victory, although Le Divin Enfant, Talk The Talk and Koktail Brut all have better days ahead of them and need factoring in too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Maintained his unbeaten record when easily landing the odds in 6-runner Joe Mac Novices' Hurdle at Tipperary (16.1f, good to soft) 83 days ago by 6½ lengths from Whimsy. Has to be taken seriously in his bid to go 4-4. 1st Pick 3 Love Me Tender (Fr) Jockey: M. P. Walsh Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: M. P. Walsh T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Maintained his unbeaten record when easily landing the odds in 6-runner Joe Mac Novices' Hurdle at Tipperary (16.1f, good to soft) 83 days ago by 6½ lengths from Whimsy. Has to be taken seriously in his bid to go 4-4.
5	Son of Jukebox Jury who confirmed hurdling debut promise when easy winner of 24-runner maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 4/5) 28 days ago. Very much one to consider with plenty more to come. 2nd Pick 5 Skylight Hustle (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	94	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Son of Jukebox Jury who confirmed hurdling debut promise when easy winner of 24-runner maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 4/5) 28 days ago. Very much one to consider with plenty more to come.
2	Ex-French recruit who scored impressively in 17-runner novice hurdle at Thurles (16f, good to soft, 1/6) on IRE NH debut 30 days ago. Interesting prospect for top yard. 3rd Pick 2 Le Divin Enfant (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	84	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Ex-French recruit who scored impressively in 17-runner novice hurdle at Thurles (16f, good to soft, 1/6) on IRE NH debut 30 days ago. Interesting prospect for top yard.

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