IE - Downpatrick - Race 1

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

21.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

Gordon Elliott's HE CAN'T DANCE holds the clear edge on form and looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark over hurdles unless Robertjames proves well above average first time out for Willie Mullins. The selection's stablemate Gunnery Sergeant also enters calculations if, as expected, building on his Fairyhouse second.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 He Can't Dance (Ire) Jockey: J. H. Williamson Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. H. Williamson T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	43%	Scratched
10	2nd Pick 10 Robertjames (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	94	-	-	-	63%
5	3rd Pick 5 Gunnery Sergeant (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	88	-	-	-	23%

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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.

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The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.