IE - Naas - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Soft

14.0K

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Verdict

ZELANI took a big step forward when second at Listowel 19 days ago and, though he didn’t fully settle, is bred to be useful and remains open to improvement. Ridersinthesky returns from another lengthy absence but sets the standard and rates the main danger if giving her running, while Tax Me Later can also be involved if building on her recent yard debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	New Bay gelding. Improved from debut when neck second of 14 to Storm Ready in maiden at Listowel last time. He's open to further progress. 1st Pick 9 Zelani (Ire) Jockey: C. D. Hayes Trainer: D. K. Weld, Ireland J: C. D. Hayes T: D. K. Weld, Ireland	100	-	-	-	90%
Analysis New Bay gelding. Improved from debut when neck second of 14 to Storm Ready in maiden at Listowel last time. He's open to further progress.
13	Made the frame first 3 starts as a juvenile, notably when third in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m). However, below par both starts since, though was reported to be showing signs of being in season on return. Sets the standard on form but could prove vulnerable to an improver and/or race-fit rival. 2nd Pick 13 Ridersinthesky (Ger) Jockey: Shane Foley Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland J: Shane Foley T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	97	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Made the frame first 3 starts as a juvenile, notably when third in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m). However, below par both starts since, though was reported to be showing signs of being in season on return. Sets the standard on form but could prove vulnerable to an improver and/or race-fit rival.
15	Stepped up on debut when ½-length second of 8 to Quinta Girl in 1m claimer at Gowran last month. Failed to justify support on first start since leaving Daniel McLoughlin when third to White Sand Beach in maiden at Bellewstown last time. Place claims if bouncing back. 3rd Pick 15 Tax Me Later (Ire) Jockey: Reese Holohan Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland J: Reese Holohan T: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland	92	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Stepped up on debut when ½-length second of 8 to Quinta Girl in 1m claimer at Gowran last month. Failed to justify support on first start since leaving Daniel McLoughlin when third to White Sand Beach in maiden at Bellewstown last time. Place claims if bouncing back.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.