IE - Dundalk - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

11.5K

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Verdict

SOVEREIGN BANTER wasn't seen to best effect when eighth over C&D last time and he is fancied to capitalise on a lenient mark to bag a second C&D success. Queen Leila also didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh here last time and is next on the list ahead of recent course scorer Jazzy Dancer. Rattletheonionbag and Jazzit complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Got off the mark over C&D in October. Raced close to strong pace when eighth of 14 in handicap over C&D 30 days ago. Remains a likely player off a handy-looking mark. 1st Pick 5 Sovereign Banter (Ire) Jockey: J. S. Dalton Trainer: A. Slattery, Ireland J: J. S. Dalton T: A. Slattery, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Got off the mark over C&D in October. Raced close to strong pace when eighth of 14 in handicap over C&D 30 days ago. Remains a likely player off a handy-looking mark.
9	Good second over 7f here in January and not seen to best effect when seventh of 13 in another 7f handicap here 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Merits consideration. 2nd Pick 9 Queen Leila Jockey: S. B. Kelly Trainer: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland J: S. B. Kelly T: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland	96	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Good second over 7f here in January and not seen to best effect when seventh of 13 in another 7f handicap here 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Merits consideration.
3	Ended a losing run with more positive tactics re-employed in 13-runner handicap here (7f) 28 days ago. Up 6 lb but not taken lightly in his current mood. 3rd Pick 3 Jazzy Dancer (Ire) Jockey: Wesley Joyce Trainer: W. J. Martin, Ireland J: Wesley Joyce T: W. J. Martin, Ireland	88	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Ended a losing run with more positive tactics re-employed in 13-runner handicap here (7f) 28 days ago. Up 6 lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

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