IE - Dundalk - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

23.0K

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Verdict

If RED EVOLUTION is ready to roll following a seven-month absence he will prove a tough nut to crack. Indeed, he did the job well at Cork when last seen and was successful over C&D on the second of his two previous visits to this track. Cuban Grey and Buddy Batt are feared most in that order of preference.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	C&D winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year, including when landing a 12-runner handicap (9/2) at Cork (5f, good to firm) on latest start in July. Well on top at the finish that day and, 3 lb lower back on the AW, he will take plenty of stopping if fully tuned-up. 1st Pick 1 Red Evolution (Ire) Jockey: J. A. Powell Trainer: M. D. O'callaghan, Ireland J: J. A. Powell T: M. D. O'callaghan, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis C&D winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year, including when landing a 12-runner handicap (9/2) at Cork (5f, good to firm) on latest start in July. Well on top at the finish that day and, 3 lb lower back on the AW, he will take plenty of stopping if fully tuned-up.
5	C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Respectable third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (5f) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2nd Pick 5 Cuban Grey Jockey: R. M. Mulligan Trainer: P. J. Mckenna, Ireland J: R. M. Mulligan T: P. J. Mckenna, Ireland	95	-	-	-	17%
Analysis C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Respectable third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (5f) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
4	C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year, the latest here in December. 11/4, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago. Solid each-way chance. 3rd Pick 4 Buddy Batt (Ire) Jockey: R. P. Whelan Trainer: Tracey Collins, Ireland J: R. P. Whelan T: Tracey Collins, Ireland	93	-	-	-	50%
Analysis C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year, the latest here in December. 11/4, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago. Solid each-way chance.

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