IE - Gowran - Race 7

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Yielding

11.5K

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Verdict

Denis Hogan's MAJESTIC KING gets the nod to build on his promising handicap debut second to the reopposing Kitty Bear over 7f here recently, with today's step up to 1m likely to be in his favour. Famous Enough went close at Dundalk last time and is second choice ahead of Verhoyen, who is at the veteran stage now but could still have a bit of class for this grade and Billy Lee takes the reins.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 3 lengths second of 14 to Kitty Bear 7f course handicap debut (7f, soft, 11/1) 13 days ago, best work finish. This slightly longer trip could suit and this unexposed sort is high on the list. 1st Pick 6 Majestic King (Ire) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	96	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 3 lengths second of 14 to Kitty Bear 7f course handicap debut (7f, soft, 11/1) 13 days ago, best work finish. This slightly longer trip could suit and this unexposed sort is high on the list.
10	Good second of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (1m) 12 days ago, running on. This turf winner has to enter calculations back on the grass. 2nd Pick 10 Famous Enough (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: Patrick T. Foley, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: Patrick T. Foley, Ireland	84	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Good second of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (1m) 12 days ago, running on. This turf winner has to enter calculations back on the grass.
1	Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 20/1) 10 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Should find this test much more suitable and Billy Lee rides. 3rd Pick 1 Verhoyen Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: M. C. Grassick, Ireland J: William James Lee T: M. C. Grassick, Ireland	97	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 20/1) 10 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Should find this test much more suitable and Billy Lee rides.

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