IE - Dundalk - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

12f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

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Verdict

THEOPHILOS was denied a first victory in almost 2 years on the nod in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and can go one better. Pavilion End wasn't far behind him on that occasion and should be in the mix again. Gracesolution is another to note.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 21 days ago, just failing. Big shout. 1st Pick 5 Theophilos (Ire) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Gerard Keane, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Gerard Keane, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 21 days ago, just failing. Big shout.
1	C&D winner in January. 6/4, fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, suited by drop back in trip. Can go well. 2nd Pick 1 Pavilion End Jockey: K. G. Kennedy Trainer: Charles O'brien, Ireland J: K. G. Kennedy T: Charles O'brien, Ireland	97	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis C&D winner in January. 6/4, fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, suited by drop back in trip. Can go well.
6	Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Off 5 months, creditable third of 10 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Should come on for that and one to note. 3rd Pick 6 Gracesolution (Ire) Jockey: D. W. O'connor Trainer: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland J: D. W. O'connor T: Ross O'sullivan, Ireland	99	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Off 5 months, creditable third of 10 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Should come on for that and one to note.

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