IE - Downpatrick - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

21.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

14.0K

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Verdict

SAN HILARIO sets the standard having finished runner-up 5 times last season and, having found things too competitive at Punchestown in April, can take advantage of this return to maiden company. Martin Plage is feared most having his first run for Willie Mullins, with Sampoet the pick of the remainder.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Fairly useful form when finishing runner-up 5 times last season. Well held in series final handicap at the Punchestown Festival last time, but he could be ready to get off the mark in these calmer waters. 1st Pick 5 San Hilario (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Fairly useful form when finishing runner-up 5 times last season. Well held in series final handicap at the Punchestown Festival last time, but he could be ready to get off the mark in these calmer waters.
2	Showed promise on hurdling debut when fifth of 13 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f) back in October 2024. Mid-field in 3m Haydock maiden next time on final outing for B. F. Brookhouse and has been absent since, though he's a fascinating contender having joined leading yard. 2nd Pick 2 Martin Plage (Fr) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	93	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Showed promise on hurdling debut when fifth of 13 in novice at Wetherby (19.7f) back in October 2024. Mid-field in 3m Haydock maiden next time on final outing for B. F. Brookhouse and has been absent since, though he's a fascinating contender having joined leading yard.
4	Point winner/fair maiden chaser at best. Only modest form in 2 maiden hurdles this season and unseated at the first (hampered start) over fences at Wexford 11 days ago. However, it still remains early days for him back hurdling. 3rd Pick 4 Sampoet (Ire) Jockey: B. W. Harvey Trainer: David Christie, Ireland J: B. W. Harvey T: David Christie, Ireland	83	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Point winner/fair maiden chaser at best. Only modest form in 2 maiden hurdles this season and unseated at the first (hampered start) over fences at Wexford 11 days ago. However, it still remains early days for him back hurdling.

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