IE - Clonmel - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

15.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft

11.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Preference is for BEARAMI CREEK, who was in good form when last seen and she remains on a workable mark. Ode To Joy performed with credit in a handicap here last week and she is respected, along with handicap debutante Concert Party.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Successful at Navan (19f) in September and posted a creditable effort when fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown 6 months ago. Expected to be bang there. 1st Pick 1 Bearami Creek (Ire) Jockey: J. Coen Trainer: Peter Fahey, Ireland J: J. Coen T: Peter Fahey, Ireland	100	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Successful at Navan (19f) in September and posted a creditable effort when fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown 6 months ago. Expected to be bang there.
8	Another who has shown more promise since switched to handicaps, finishing third of 15 off this mark on her latest start here last week. Possibilities. 2nd Pick 8 Ode To Joy (Ire) Jockey: Gearoid Patrick Brouder Trainer: William J. Mclernon, Ireland J: Gearoid Patrick Brouder T: William J. Mclernon, Ireland	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Another who has shown more promise since switched to handicaps, finishing third of 15 off this mark on her latest start here last week. Possibilities.
4	Fairly useful winner on the Flat who has looked in need of experience in 3 starts over hurdles. Appeals as the type to take a step forward now handicapping following a short break. 3rd Pick 4 Concert Party (Ire) Jockey: D. King Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: D. King T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	95	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Fairly useful winner on the Flat who has looked in need of experience in 3 starts over hurdles. Appeals as the type to take a step forward now handicapping following a short break.

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