IE - Dundalk - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

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Verdict

FERRARI DESERT bounced back to her best when second here last March (third franked the form) and having gone well fresh previously, she may be able to make a winning return. Mulgrave won this race in 2023 and 2024 and has fallen to a tempting mark, while Ferrybank deserves respect following a creditable second over C&D last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) in March, bouncing back to best form ahead of a subsequent improver back in third. Has gone well fresh previously and she's one to be interested in if firing on all cylinders on reappearance. 1st Pick 13 Ferrari Desert Jockey: J. E. Harnett Trainer: Mark Fahey, Ireland J: J. E. Harnett T: Mark Fahey, Ireland	100	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) in March, bouncing back to best form ahead of a subsequent improver back in third. Has gone well fresh previously and she's one to be interested in if firing on all cylinders on reappearance.
5	Well established at this C&D with 6 wins (won this race in 2023 and 2024) but hasn't won in 13 runs, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 14 days ago where refused to settle and was one paced. Down 3lbs and is becoming well treated. 2nd Pick 5 Mulgrave (Ire) Jockey: J. J. G. Ryan Trainer: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland J: J. J. G. Ryan T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland	90	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Well established at this C&D with 6 wins (won this race in 2023 and 2024) but hasn't won in 13 runs, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 14 days ago where refused to settle and was one paced. Down 3lbs and is becoming well treated.
9	Second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 56 days ago, deserving extra credit having raced closer to pace than ideal. Up 3lbs with blinkers back on and should be in the mix. 3rd Pick 9 Ferrybank Jockey: C. D. Hayes Trainer: T. M. Walsh, Ireland J: C. D. Hayes T: T. M. Walsh, Ireland	98	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 56 days ago, deserving extra credit having raced closer to pace than ideal. Up 3lbs with blinkers back on and should be in the mix.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.