IE - Dundalk - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Synthetic

Standard

24.5K

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Verdict

Chesham Stakes runner-up ON JUST TERMS sets a clear standard and can make a winning comeback after a 5-month break. Selosse remains with potential on the back of his Curragh debut, with Drive On There completing the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	$100,000Y, 220,000 2-y-o. Son of Justify who looked potentially smart when ½-length second of 14 to Nola Soul in Chesham Stakes (28/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut. Absent since but sets a clear standard. 1st Pick 11 On Just Terms (Usa) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis $100,000Y, 220,000 2-y-o. Son of Justify who looked potentially smart when ½-length second of 14 to Nola Soul in Chesham Stakes (28/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut. Absent since but sets a clear standard.
13	Encouraging start when fifth of 16 at Curragh over 7f in a maiden in August. Seemed unsuited by the conditions when seventh of 18 in maiden at Naas (1m, soft) 27 days ago. Should still progress now sporting cheekpieces. 2nd Pick 13 Selosse (Ire) Jockey: C. D. Hayes Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland J: C. D. Hayes T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	81	-	-	-	7%	Scratched
Analysis Encouraging start when fifth of 16 at Curragh over 7f in a maiden in August. Seemed unsuited by the conditions when seventh of 18 in maiden at Naas (1m, soft) 27 days ago. Should still progress now sporting cheekpieces.
6	€130,000 yearling by Justify. Holds a Classic entry and made an encouraging start to his career when fifth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good, 11/10) on debut 20 days ago, running on after taking time to get going. Open to progress. 3rd Pick 6 Drive On There (Usa) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland J: William James Lee T: P. Twomey, Ireland	85	-	-	-	50%
Analysis €130,000 yearling by Justify. Holds a Classic entry and made an encouraging start to his career when fifth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good, 11/10) on debut 20 days ago, running on after taking time to get going. Open to progress.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Synthetic Surface

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