IE - Dundalk - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

11.5K

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Verdict

AN LAOCHMOR impressed with the way he travelled when fourth in a 6f course handicap for his new yard last week and might prove the answer back down at 5f. Hero of The Hour could have fared better for with the draw but his good course record still makes him a must for the shortlist. Ballysax Lil' Mick is another who could play a prominent role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	First run since leaving J. G. Coogan when respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Entitled to be sharper for that first outing in nearly 5 months. Might prove the answer. 1st Pick 7 An Laochmor (Ire) Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh Trainer: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland J: Declan Mcdonogh T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis First run since leaving J. G. Coogan when respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Entitled to be sharper for that first outing in nearly 5 months. Might prove the answer.
3	Four-time course winner. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 37 days ago. Much respected despite a wide draw. 2nd Pick 3 Hero Of The Hour Jockey: J. J. G. Ryan Trainer: T. G. Mccourt, Ireland J: J. J. G. Ryan T: T. G. Mccourt, Ireland	99	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Four-time course winner. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 37 days ago. Much respected despite a wide draw.
5	One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Tipperary in August. Good second over C&D in October. Below-par fifth back here later that month but capable of bouncing back after a 12-week break. 3rd Pick 5 Ballysax Lil' Mick (Ire) Jockey: K. J. Leonard Trainer: Miss Katy Brown, Ireland J: K. J. Leonard T: Miss Katy Brown, Ireland	97	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis One win from 25 Flat runs. Winner at Tipperary in August. Good second over C&D in October. Below-par fifth back here later that month but capable of bouncing back after a 12-week break.

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