IE - Gowran - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

16.2f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

LIKEALIGHTSWITCH can gain a deserved success, while there's reasonable optimism that Shesakindofmagic and Chautuaqua can bounce back to be competitive.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Knocking on the door, trading at 1.01 in-running when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month. Should go one better. 1st Pick 4 Likealightswitch (Ire) Jockey: H. E. Sexton Trainer: Adrian Sexton, Ireland J: H. E. Sexton T: Adrian Sexton, Ireland	100	-	-	-	90%
Analysis Knocking on the door, trading at 1.01 in-running when runner-up at Fairyhouse last month. Should go one better.
7	Fair bumper winner who went backwards from an encouraging hurdle debut/reappearance when fading to finish midfield (behind Likealightswitch) at Fairyhouse. Reasonable to think she can finish closer if tongue strap has desired effect. 2nd Pick 7 Shesakindofmagic (Ire) Jockey: Miss A. B. O'connor Trainer: Anthony Mccann, Ireland J: Miss A. B. O'connor T: Anthony Mccann, Ireland	96	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Fair bumper winner who went backwards from an encouraging hurdle debut/reappearance when fading to finish midfield (behind Likealightswitch) at Fairyhouse. Reasonable to think she can finish closer if tongue strap has desired effect.
2	Bumper winner returns to a maiden having failed to build on a more promising effort when pulled up in handicap at Clonmel last February. Has been competitive following a break previously, though 3rd Pick 2 Chautuaqua (Ire) Jockey: D. G. Hogan Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: D. G. Hogan T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	87	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Bumper winner returns to a maiden having failed to build on a more promising effort when pulled up in handicap at Clonmel last February. Has been competitive following a break previously, though

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