IE - Gowran - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)

25.5K

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Verdict

NEVERMINDTHERAIN ran well when third in a Group 3 at Leopardstown in July and, with her Cork run best ignored and this step up to 1m likely to suit, she is taken to open her account. Isle of Capri improved when third at Leopardstown last month and rates the main threat if building on that, while the well-bred newcomer Hereafter, a half-sister to smart winners from a quality family, is respected on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Fairly useful filly who turned in her best effort 1¼ lengths third of 6 to Alpha in Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown in July. Effort best excused last time and sets a clear standard now back in maiden company. 1st Pick 5 Nevermindtherain (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Fairly useful filly who turned in her best effort 1¼ lengths third of 6 to Alpha in Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown in July. Effort best excused last time and sets a clear standard now back in maiden company.
3	Stepped up on debut effort despite still looking far from the finished article when 2¾ lengths third of 14 to So Lovely in 7f maiden at Leopardstown last month. Open to further improvement stepping up to 1m. 2nd Pick 3 Isle Of Capri (Ire) Jockey: G. M. Ryan Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: G. M. Ryan T: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland	87	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Stepped up on debut effort despite still looking far from the finished article when 2¾ lengths third of 14 to So Lovely in 7f maiden at Leopardstown last month. Open to further improvement stepping up to 1m.
2	Sixth foal: half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 9f-10.7f winner Red Riding Hood (by Justify) and useful 7f 2-y-o winner Monday (by Fastnet Rock): dam, 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Misty For Me. Well bred and top yard can ready a newcomer. 3rd Pick 2 Hereafter (Ire) Jockey: Jack Cleary Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Jack Cleary T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	0	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Sixth foal: half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 9f-10.7f winner Red Riding Hood (by Justify) and useful 7f 2-y-o winner Monday (by Fastnet Rock): dam, 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Misty For Me. Well bred and top yard can ready a newcomer.

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