IE - Naas - Race 4

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

19f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft to Heavy

14.0K

VIEW

Verdict

LARZAC was unable to replicate his French form on either start in Grade 1 company last season but looks well worth another chance dropped into a maiden. Nirisque is an interesting recruit for the excellent Henry De Bromhead yard, while Open Secret is another to note, the form of his Wexford second having been given a boost. Lincoln Du Seuil (stablemate of Larzac) is another to consider, especially if the market speaks in his favour on just second start for Willie Mullins.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Pipped by useful Live Conti on his only outing in France for J. Boisnard but didn't get competitive in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham/Ballymore at Punchestown. Upped in trip and makes plenty of appeal faced with a much easier assignment back in maiden company. 1st Pick 7 Larzac (Fr) Jockey: S. D. Torrens Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: S. D. Torrens T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Pipped by useful Live Conti on his only outing in France for J. Boisnard but didn't get competitive in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham/Ballymore at Punchestown. Upped in trip and makes plenty of appeal faced with a much easier assignment back in maiden company.
19	Promising effort when second in fillies' juvenile at Compiegne (17.9f, soft) on hurdling debut/sole start for N. George & A. Zetterholm. Has joined an excellent yard and is one to be interested in on U.K. debut. 2nd Pick 19 Nirisque (Fr) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	95	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Promising effort when second in fillies' juvenile at Compiegne (17.9f, soft) on hurdling debut/sole start for N. George & A. Zetterholm. Has joined an excellent yard and is one to be interested in on U.K. debut.
10	Fairly useful Flat winner for Charlie Johnston and promise on both hurdle starts for Gordon Elliott, chasing home an improver who had the run of the race at Wexford (20f) on soft ground last time. May have a fitness-edge over a few and another good account expected. 3rd Pick 10 Open Secret Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	94	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Fairly useful Flat winner for Charlie Johnston and promise on both hurdle starts for Gordon Elliott, chasing home an improver who had the run of the race at Wexford (20f) on soft ground last time. May have a fitness-edge over a few and another good account expected.

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