IE - Downpatrick - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

17.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

14.0K

VIEW

Verdict

EURO AGENT took a big step forward when second here in June and can go one better in this thin maiden. Noel Kelly's pair Mr Caulfield and Fox Walk are respected, while Tullynakill is bred for the job and worth a look on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Much improved when second in 19f maiden hurdle here in June and can surely win races on that showing. Leading claims. 1st Pick 3 Euro Agent (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Much improved when second in 19f maiden hurdle here in June and can surely win races on that showing. Leading claims.
6	Point winner who left his hurdling debut form well behind when second in 21f novice hurdle at Sligo earlier this month. Holds stablemate Fox Walk on that running and should be on the premises again. 2nd Pick 6 Mr Caulfield (Ire) Jockey: C. Stone-Walsh Trainer: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland J: C. Stone-Walsh T: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Point winner who left his hurdling debut form well behind when second in 21f novice hurdle at Sligo earlier this month. Holds stablemate Fox Walk on that running and should be on the premises again.
5	€38,000 point winner. Showed a fair bit when third of 7 in 21f Sligo novice hurdle earlier this month, with stablemate Mr Caulfield in second, and entitled to improve. 3rd Pick 5 Fox Walk (Ire) Jockey: S. D. Torrens Trainer: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland J: S. D. Torrens T: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland	95	-	-	-	8%
Analysis €38,000 point winner. Showed a fair bit when third of 7 in 21f Sligo novice hurdle earlier this month, with stablemate Mr Caulfield in second, and entitled to improve.

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