GB - Newbury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

16.3f

Listed Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

61.5K

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Verdict

TRALEE GIRL gets the vote to build on her promising hurdle debut third in another listed juvenile at Wetherby last month. Gordon Elliott sent over Wodhooh to land this in 2023 and his easy Punchestown debut scorer Highland Crystal is a likely threat. Kate O'Riley is also shortlisted for last year's winning owner/trainer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Fairly useful 3-time Flat winner for Michael Bell and made a promising start to her hurdle career when 5¼ lengths third of 8 to Minella Study in listed Wensleydale at Wetherby (2m, good) 4 weeks ago. Looks sure to progress for top stable. 1st Pick 10 Tralee Girl (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Fairly useful 3-time Flat winner for Michael Bell and made a promising start to her hurdle career when 5¼ lengths third of 8 to Minella Study in listed Wensleydale at Wetherby (2m, good) 4 weeks ago. Looks sure to progress for top stable.
4	Crystal Ocean filly who made an impressive winning start to her career in a Punchestown academy hurdle 15 days ago, cruising clear. Useful prospect for a top Irish stable which won this with the very smart Wodhooh in 2023. 2nd Pick 4 Highland Crystal (Ire) Jockey: Jordan Colin Gainford Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Jordan Colin Gainford T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	90	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Crystal Ocean filly who made an impressive winning start to her career in a Punchestown academy hurdle 15 days ago, cruising clear. Useful prospect for a top Irish stable which won this with the very smart Wodhooh in 2023.
5	Fairly useful Flat winner who scored with plenty in hand on her Ludlow hurdle debut in October. Bettered that form when 8 lengths third in Cheltenham Grade 2 since. Player for last year's winning yard. 3rd Pick 5 Kate O'riley Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: James Owen J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: James Owen	94	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Fairly useful Flat winner who scored with plenty in hand on her Ludlow hurdle debut in October. Bettered that form when 8 lengths third in Cheltenham Grade 2 since. Player for last year's winning yard.

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