IE - Leopardstown - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

10f

Group 3

Turf

Good

117.0K

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Verdict

PIERRE BONNARD was disappointing on return, but had created a very good impression previously and is expected to put himself firmly back in the Derby picture with that recent run under his belt. Endorsement is currently 2-1 down in head-to-head battles with the selection and looks the one most likely to capitalise should that rival again run below expectations. Shaihaan won a good maiden at the Curragh on return and looks well worth another try in this company.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Completed a hat-trick as a 2-y-o in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud, beating A Boy Named Susie by 2 lengths. Disappointed in the Ballysax on return but not the first from this yard to need that run in recent years and likely to prove a different proposition now. 1st Pick 3 Pierre Bonnard (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Completed a hat-trick as a 2-y-o in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud, beating A Boy Named Susie by 2 lengths. Disappointed in the Ballysax on return but not the first from this yard to need that run in recent years and likely to prove a different proposition now.
1	Stepped up on juvenile form when chasing home Christmas Day in the Ballysax Stakes over C&D on reappearance. Likely to employ similarly positive tactics and a repeat gives him claims with first time cheekpieces fitted. 2nd Pick 1 Endorsement (Ire) Jockey: R. P. Whelan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: R. P. Whelan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	98	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Stepped up on juvenile form when chasing home Christmas Day in the Ballysax Stakes over C&D on reappearance. Likely to employ similarly positive tactics and a repeat gives him claims with first time cheekpieces fitted.
4	Showed progressive form as a juvenile and capitalised on the drop back to maiden company when winning a 1¼m maiden at the Curragh on return. The second and third both won next time and another step forward back up in grade would be no surprise. 3rd Pick 4 Shaihaan (Ire) Jockey: G. M. Ryan Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: G. M. Ryan T: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland	91	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Showed progressive form as a juvenile and capitalised on the drop back to maiden company when winning a 1¼m maiden at the Curragh on return. The second and third both won next time and another step forward back up in grade would be no surprise.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bleeder

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

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.