IE - Sligo - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

17.4f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

14.0K

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Verdict

RETURNING OFFICER pulled up no trees in bumpers but cost €100,000 and now makes hurdling debut in a particularly weak affair so is selected to play a leading role. Brother Hollie returns to maiden company after struggling in handicaps and could make more impact, while Boo Radley needs considering for a top yard, too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	€100,000 purchase who failed to progress when mid-field in bumpers both starts this season but now makes hurdling debut in a weak affair so is one to take seriously. 1st Pick 5 Returning Officer (Fr) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis €100,000 purchase who failed to progress when mid-field in bumpers both starts this season but now makes hurdling debut in a weak affair so is one to take seriously.
8	Struggled since handicapping but wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 14 at Kilbeggan in May. Returns to maiden company down in trip and can be more competitive. 2nd Pick 8 Brother Hollie (Ire) Jockey: Phillip Enright Trainer: Mark Mcniff, Ireland J: Phillip Enright T: Mark Mcniff, Ireland	91	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Struggled since handicapping but wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 14 at Kilbeggan in May. Returns to maiden company down in trip and can be more competitive.
2	Better effort in bumpers when fifth of 8 at Tramore in October when failing to settle. Makes his hurdles debut on return and wears a hood for the first time which may help him concentrate. Respected given top stable. 3rd Pick 2 Boo Radley (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Better effort in bumpers when fifth of 8 at Tramore in October when failing to settle. Makes his hurdles debut on return and wears a hood for the first time which may help him concentrate. Respected given top stable.

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