IE - Sligo - Race 6

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

20.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

GO TO TOWN left the impression he should have made more of an impact at Clonmel on his previous start and, with the step back up in trip likely to suit, he is worth siding with to make it third time lucky for his current yard. Lilac Lady has a bit to find on the figures but is the sole confirmed front-runner in the field and could get an easy time of things at the head of affairs, while hat-trick seeker Larkins Lane cannot be totally dismissed despite her latest rise making life harder.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Stepped up on stable debut and looked unlucky not to finish closer when 3½ lengths fourth of 15 to Getaway Henry in extended 2m handicap at Clonmel last month, not clear run home turn before staying on again after 2 out. Should stay 2½m and capable of better still. Big chance. 1st Pick 1 Go To Town (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Stepped up on stable debut and looked unlucky not to finish closer when 3½ lengths fourth of 15 to Getaway Henry in extended 2m handicap at Clonmel last month, not clear run home turn before staying on again after 2 out. Should stay 2½m and capable of better still. Big chance.
3	Front-running maiden who has finished in the frame at this course on her last 3 starts, 6¼ lengths fourth of 16 to Let's Go La Fichad in maiden on latest. Needs to step up back in maiden company but could get an easy lead. 2nd Pick 3 Lilac Lady (Ire) Jockey: A. M. King Trainer: Mark Mcniff, Ireland J: A. M. King T: Mark Mcniff, Ireland	95	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Front-running maiden who has finished in the frame at this course on her last 3 starts, 6¼ lengths fourth of 16 to Let's Go La Fichad in maiden on latest. Needs to step up back in maiden company but could get an easy lead.
9	Seen to maximum effect when winning handicaps at Limerick and over C&D last 2 starts, beating Brave Josee by 2¾ lengths here on latest. Further 7 lb rise makes life tougher, though. 3rd Pick 9 Larkins Lane (Ire) Jockey: Shane O'callaghan Trainer: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J: Shane O'callaghan T: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Seen to maximum effect when winning handicaps at Limerick and over C&D last 2 starts, beating Brave Josee by 2¾ lengths here on latest. Further 7 lb rise makes life tougher, though.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.