IE - Clonmel - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

23.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft

14.0K

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Verdict

BALDUR'S GATE was a decent third at Limerick last time and looks ready to end his losing run back on a career-low mark. Mount Shenshan caught the eye here last week so is feared along with Snow Punt, who continues to knock on the door in this sphere.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Proved competitive off his reduced mark back under a fully-fledged rider when third at Limerick 11 days ago. Eased another 3 lb so could be ready to end losing run. 1st Pick 7 Baldur's Gate (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Miss D. M. O'shea, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Miss D. M. O'shea, Ireland	99	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Proved competitive off his reduced mark back under a fully-fledged rider when third at Limerick 11 days ago. Eased another 3 lb so could be ready to end losing run.
11	Not the easiest to catch right but caught the eye back over fences when fourth of 14 over slightly further here last week, left with too much to do. Player on the back of that. 2nd Pick 11 Mount Shenshan (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: Thomas Mullins, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: Thomas Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Not the easiest to catch right but caught the eye back over fences when fourth of 14 over slightly further here last week, left with too much to do. Player on the back of that.
4	In excellent form over fences and only just failed at Limerick 3 weeks ago. Remains one to be interested in with the return to further a positive. 3rd Pick 4 Snow Punt (Ire) Jockey: P. Byrnes Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland J: P. Byrnes T: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis In excellent form over fences and only just failed at Limerick 3 weeks ago. Remains one to be interested in with the return to further a positive.

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