IE - Dundalk - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

17.5K

VIEW

Verdict

PRAIRIE GIRL quickened clear in good style over C&D on her most recent outing and could well be capable of overcoming a 12 lb hike in the weights on that evidence. Sporting Hero will be more at home returning to a lower level, while Never Shout Never should strip fitter for his recent stable debut and is another to consider from a handy-looking mark.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	13/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, soon clear. Hit with a 12 lb rise but remains unexposed. 1st Pick 7 Prairie Girl (Ire) Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland	92	-	-	-	36%
Analysis 13/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, soon clear. Hit with a 12 lb rise but remains unexposed.
2	5-time course winner, latest win coming in November. Wasn't up to better company when eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly now returning to a more suitable level. 2nd Pick 2 Sporting Hero Jockey: Nicola Burns Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: Nicola Burns T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	98	-	-	-	20%
Analysis 5-time course winner, latest win coming in November. Wasn't up to better company when eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly now returning to a more suitable level.
5	C&D winner who probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Stephen Thorne when seventh of 14 in handicap (18/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap back on. Not taken lightly. 3rd Pick 5 Never Shout Never (Ire) Jockey: J. Kearney Trainer: Andrew Mcnamara, Ireland J: J. Kearney T: Andrew Mcnamara, Ireland	100	-	-	-	8%
Analysis C&D winner who probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Stephen Thorne when seventh of 14 in handicap (18/1) at this course (6f) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap back on. Not taken lightly.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Furlong

One furlong is an eighth of a mile.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.