IE - Downpatrick - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

17.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

11.5K

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Verdict

Successful over C&D on return, SEA OF DOUBT arrives on the back of a good effort over fences and is taken to double her tally back in this discipline. Heading the list of dangers is Sneddy Eddie, who could still have more to offer making only his second start for Gordon Elliott, ahead of Gortmore Lady.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Off the mark in C&D handicap on return and soon left behind a lesser effort when runner-up in novice here last month. Ran well over fences when third of 14 at Wexford 2 weeks ago, so she's a major player back over hurdles at this venue. 1st Pick 1 Sea Of Doubt (Ire) Jockey: Caragh Monaghan Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland J: Caragh Monaghan T: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Off the mark in C&D handicap on return and soon left behind a lesser effort when runner-up in novice here last month. Ran well over fences when third of 14 at Wexford 2 weeks ago, so she's a major player back over hurdles at this venue.
6	Fair winning handicapper on the Flat at best. After making only one start for D. Broad, showed more than previously over hurdles sent handicapping when fifth of 14 at Wexford 11 days ago. Merits consideration with Jack Kennedy taking over in the saddle. 2nd Pick 6 Sneddy Eddie (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	95	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Fair winning handicapper on the Flat at best. After making only one start for D. Broad, showed more than previously over hurdles sent handicapping when fifth of 14 at Wexford 11 days ago. Merits consideration with Jack Kennedy taking over in the saddle.
12	Still looking for a breakthrough success and finished well held making second start for current yard at Limerick (23f) 12 days ago. However, she's eased further in the weights so is one to note dropped back in trip with cheekpieces applied. 3rd Pick 12 Gortmore Lady (Ire) Jockey: Mr J. Costello Trainer: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland J: Mr J. Costello T: Ciaran Murphy, Ireland	100	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Still looking for a breakthrough success and finished well held making second start for current yard at Limerick (23f) 12 days ago. However, she's eased further in the weights so is one to note dropped back in trip with cheekpieces applied.

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