IE - Downpatrick - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

28.6f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)

58.5K

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Verdict

UNCLE PAT looked suited by the increased stamina test when second in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown last month and it's interesting that Paul Townend seemingly prefers him to the other Willie Mullins runner Fishery Lane, who caught the eye at Leopardstown recently and should also have a big say if seeing out the significantly longer trip. Rexem has shaped well in a couple of Musselburgh handicaps this year and is shortlisted along with St Denis's Well for last year's winning yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	17/2, good second of 14 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, heavy) 42 days ago. looking suited by the much longer trip. Townend seemingly prefers him to Fishery Lane. Major player. 1st Pick 7 Uncle Pat (Ire) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	97	-	-	-	39%
Analysis 17/2, good second of 14 in handicap chase at Punchestown (27f, heavy) 42 days ago. looking suited by the much longer trip. Townend seemingly prefers him to Fishery Lane. Major player.
3	Fairly useful form in maiden chases this winter and made a promising start to his handicap career over fences when fourth of 16 over 21.5f at Leopardstown at the beginning of this month. Open to improvement and very interesting taking a marked step up in trip. 2nd Pick 3 Fishery Lane (Fr) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Fairly useful form in maiden chases this winter and made a promising start to his handicap career over fences when fourth of 16 over 21.5f at Leopardstown at the beginning of this month. Open to improvement and very interesting taking a marked step up in trip.
9	11/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.5f, good to soft) 57 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Looks on a good mark if his stamina holds. 3rd Pick 9 Rexem (Ire) Jockey: E. Staples Trainer: John Mcconnell, Ireland J: E. Staples T: John Mcconnell, Ireland	100	-	-	-	10%
Analysis 11/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.5f, good to soft) 57 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Looks on a good mark if his stamina holds.

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