IE - Leopardstown - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

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Verdict

MANTON BAY has yet to add to his juvenile Dundalk success this season but once more shaped well when a strong-travelling eighth in a big field at the Curragh last time and could prove the answer in this open-looking handicap. Dark Viper is feared most on the back of an eye-catching recent second here, while Apercu and Kilcrea Rock can also play a prominent role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Dundalk 1m juvenile winner. Has gone with promise on all 3 runs sent handicapping this season, again travelling strongly long way when eighth of 16 at the Curragh (9f) 25 days ago. This looks a lesser race and a strong gallop at this trip will likely suit. 1st Pick 5 Manton Bay (Ire) Jockey: L. T. Mcateer Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland J: L. T. Mcateer T: David Marnane, Ireland	100	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Dundalk 1m juvenile winner. Has gone with promise on all 3 runs sent handicapping this season, again travelling strongly long way when eighth of 16 at the Curragh (9f) 25 days ago. This looks a lesser race and a strong gallop at this trip will likely suit.
4	Course winner who caught the eye when second of 13 in 1m handicap here 14 days ago, nearest finish having been hampered halfway and forced wide home turn. Up 3 lb but that still leaves him below his last winning mark and he's a player. 2nd Pick 4 Dark Viper Jockey: Shane Foley Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland J: Shane Foley T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	97	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Course winner who caught the eye when second of 13 in 1m handicap here 14 days ago, nearest finish having been hampered halfway and forced wide home turn. Up 3 lb but that still leaves him below his last winning mark and he's a player.
1	Dual winner in 2025 who bounced back to form returned to soft ground when second of 9 in handicap at Down Royal last month. Well in the mix off the same mark if proving as effective on this fimer ground. 3rd Pick 1 Apercu (Ire) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: Andrew Oliver, Ireland J: William James Lee T: Andrew Oliver, Ireland	94	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Dual winner in 2025 who bounced back to form returned to soft ground when second of 9 in handicap at Down Royal last month. Well in the mix off the same mark if proving as effective on this fimer ground.

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