IE - Sligo - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

10.7f

Handicap

Turf

Soft (Yielding to Soft in places)

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Verdict

PLINY ran creditably in a deeper race than this on his sole previous start over 1¼m and could be worth chancing in a winnable handicap. Nephin Mountain and Down The Glen are feared if staying this longer trip, though, while Augusta Rock hasn't offered much to date but may do better now handicapping.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Creditable fifth behind some less-exposed types at Navan on first try at this trip but made no impression over 1½m at Cork last time. Could be worth another chance back in slightly calmer waters, though. 1st Pick 5 Pliny (Ire) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Noel Meade, Ireland	95	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Creditable fifth behind some less-exposed types at Navan on first try at this trip but made no impression over 1½m at Cork last time. Could be worth another chance back in slightly calmer waters, though.
10	Seemingly suited by a well-run race when staying on for fourth at Galway (7f) on his most recent start, and he's a likely player if this significantly longer trip proves within reach. 2nd Pick 10 Nephin Mountain (Ire) Jockey: Wesley Joyce Trainer: Michael Mulvany, Ireland J: Wesley Joyce T: Michael Mulvany, Ireland	99	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Seemingly suited by a well-run race when staying on for fourth at Galway (7f) on his most recent start, and he's a likely player if this significantly longer trip proves within reach.
1	Seemed to relish testing conditions when opening his account in a Galway nursery last October and should come on for this reappearance run when sixth of 13 at the Curragh (1m, heavy). High hopes this trip will prove within range and he merits consideration. 3rd Pick 1 Down The Glen (Ire) Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge Trainer: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland J: Siobhan Rutledge T: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Seemed to relish testing conditions when opening his account in a Galway nursery last October and should come on for this reappearance run when sixth of 13 at the Curragh (1m, heavy). High hopes this trip will prove within range and he merits consideration.

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