IE - Gowran - Race 6

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

25f

Am. Stakes Chase

Turf

Heavy

16.0K

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Verdict

HUNTERS YARN was classy in his prime for Willie Mullins and made a positive start in a hunter at Naas when beaten only by one of the market leaders for the Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham. Lets Go Champ and Ryehill can battle for minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Smart for Willie Mullins in his prime. The winner of 3 of his 4 point starts this winter and decent second on hunter debut at Naas. Big shout. 1st Pick 2 Hunters Yarn (Ire) Jockey: Mr A. P. Ryan Trainer: P. M. J. Doyle, Ireland J: Mr A. P. Ryan T: P. M. J. Doyle, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Smart for Willie Mullins in his prime. The winner of 3 of his 4 point starts this winter and decent second on hunter debut at Naas. Big shout.
3	Useful chaser for Henry de Bromhead (won L'Escargot Handicap Chase at Punchestown in 2024/25). Won both starts in points (latest Feb 21) and obvious player on hunter debut. 2nd Pick 3 Lets Go Champ (Ire) Jockey: Miss S. A. Carter Trainer: Ms Margaret Mullins, Ireland J: Miss S. A. Carter T: Ms Margaret Mullins, Ireland	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Useful chaser for Henry de Bromhead (won L'Escargot Handicap Chase at Punchestown in 2024/25). Won both starts in points (latest Feb 21) and obvious player on hunter debut.
8	Decent record in hunters and was fit from points when third at Naas last month. Headgear applied. 3rd Pick 8 Ryehill (Ire) Jockey: Mr L. P. Shanahan Trainer: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland J: Mr L. P. Shanahan T: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland	96	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Decent record in hunters and was fit from points when third at Naas last month. Headgear applied.

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