IE - Gowran - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

20f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Good

14.0K

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Verdict

This could go to one of the chasing debutants, with PRINCESS AVEEN preferred after showing sound form in points and winning over hurdles at Fairyhouse in October. Clody Diamond is open to improvement on her second start in this discipline so is on the shortlist along with Market Ready.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Runner-up on first 2 starts in points before going one better in April. Well held in a bumper, but making hurdling/stable debut she left that effort behind when winning mares maiden at Fairyhouse last month. Interesting contender as she quickly switches to chasing. 1st Pick 10 Princess Aveen (Ire) Jockey: Alan O'sullivan Trainer: W. R. Crawford, Ireland J: Alan O'sullivan T: W. R. Crawford, Ireland	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Runner-up on first 2 starts in points before going one better in April. Well held in a bumper, but making hurdling/stable debut she left that effort behind when winning mares maiden at Fairyhouse last month. Interesting contender as she quickly switches to chasing.
8	Point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles. With hood fitted after 5 months off, mid-field in maiden at Wexford on chasing debut in June, before running below expectations over hurdles in August. However, she could well fare better at her second attempt back chasing. 2nd Pick 8 Clody Diamond (Ire) Jockey: E. Staples Trainer: Paul Nolan, Ireland J: E. Staples T: Paul Nolan, Ireland	93	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles. With hood fitted after 5 months off, mid-field in maiden at Wexford on chasing debut in June, before running below expectations over hurdles in August. However, she could well fare better at her second attempt back chasing.
5	Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser The Worlds End who has returned to form over hurdles the last twice, third of 13 in novice handicap at Clonmel 16 days ago. Arrives in good heart and is one to note on chasing bow given his pedigree. 3rd Pick 5 Market Ready (Ire) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Sean Aherne, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Sean Aherne, Ireland	96	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Half-brother to smart hurdler/chaser The Worlds End who has returned to form over hurdles the last twice, third of 13 in novice handicap at Clonmel 16 days ago. Arrives in good heart and is one to note on chasing bow given his pedigree.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

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.