IE - Dundalk - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

12f

Maiden

Synthetic

Standard

19.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BELIEVED stepped up as expected on her promising debut fourth when finishing a good second at Leopardstown 16 days ago and, with this further increase in trip rating a positive move, she makes plenty of appeal. Cite Florale, Diligo and Minella Rockett head up the dangers, in that order.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Frankel filly who makes plenty of appeal on paper and stepped up on a promising debut fourth when second in a Leopardstown maiden (1¼m, good) 16 days ago. Hood worn then is retained and this further increase in trip promises to see her in an even better light. Sound claims. 1st Pick 9 Believed (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Frankel filly who makes plenty of appeal on paper and stepped up on a promising debut fourth when second in a Leopardstown maiden (1¼m, good) 16 days ago. Hood worn then is retained and this further increase in trip promises to see her in an even better light. Sound claims.
10	Unable to land a blow on debut in a 1m maiden here in November but left that well behind after 5 months off when third in a Naas maiden (10.4f, good) 29 days ago. Bred to be suited by this further step up in trip and more progress likely. 2nd Pick 10 Cite Florale (Fr) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: William James Lee T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	96	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Unable to land a blow on debut in a 1m maiden here in November but left that well behind after 5 months off when third in a Naas maiden (10.4f, good) 29 days ago. Bred to be suited by this further step up in trip and more progress likely.
2	Promising fourth of 8 in maiden at Gowran (9.6f) on debut in April and similar form equipped with first-time cheekpieces when third of 10 in maiden at Ballinrobe (13f, good) 18 days ago. Tongue strap now added and unlikely we've seen all he has to offer for powerful yard. 3rd Pick 2 Diligo (Ire) Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: Declan Mcdonogh T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	89	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Promising fourth of 8 in maiden at Gowran (9.6f) on debut in April and similar form equipped with first-time cheekpieces when third of 10 in maiden at Ballinrobe (13f, good) 18 days ago. Tongue strap now added and unlikely we've seen all he has to offer for powerful yard.

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