IE - Sligo - Race 1

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

17.7f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)

17.5K

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Verdict

BABY PEARL took a big step forward from her debut when second at Wexford 11 weeks ago and with the prospect of more to come, looks the way to go. Ronnie's Rascal is an obvious contender for Willie Mullins, while Casheldale Lass (behind the selection at Wexford) could be in the hunt again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Showed a lot more than first time up after 8 months off when second in 17f Wexford novice hurdle, beaten just 2 lengths (Casheldale Lass 3½ lengths behind in third). Should progress further and leading claims. 1st Pick 5 Baby Pearl (Ire) Jockey: Sean Flanagan Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: Sean Flanagan T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	97	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Showed a lot more than first time up after 8 months off when second in 17f Wexford novice hurdle, beaten just 2 lengths (Casheldale Lass 3½ lengths behind in third). Should progress further and leading claims.
14	Proving consistent rather than progressive over hurdles, finishing third again at Tramore (2½m) a fortnight ago. Not sure this drop back in trip will be ideal but she's one of the major players nevertheless. 2nd Pick 14 Ronnie's Rascal (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Proving consistent rather than progressive over hurdles, finishing third again at Tramore (2½m) a fortnight ago. Not sure this drop back in trip will be ideal but she's one of the major players nevertheless.
1	Fair Flat winner and showed a bit in a couple of maiden hurdles this summer. Place claims again with a repeat of the form of her Wexford third. 3rd Pick 1 Casheldale Lass (Ire) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland	90	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Fair Flat winner and showed a bit in a couple of maiden hurdles this summer. Place claims again with a repeat of the form of her Wexford third.

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