IE - Dundalk - Race 8

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

12f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

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Verdict

QUATRE BRAS was better than ever when a ready winner at this track 3 weeks ago. That form looks solid and he's taken to follow up. Gentleman Joe finished runner-up over 2m here last time but looks a danger if again getting the run of the race, while smart hurdler Gaucher remains of interest from this mark on just his second Flat start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Chased home Lady Lunette here prior to bouncing back to his best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago, quickening clear to enhance fine all-weather record. That form looks solid and he's one to be interested in as he bids to follow up. 1st Pick 7 Quatre Bras (Ire) Jockey: C. D. Hayes Trainer: Richard John O'brien, Ireland J: C. D. Hayes T: Richard John O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Chased home Lady Lunette here prior to bouncing back to his best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago, quickening clear to enhance fine all-weather record. That form looks solid and he's one to be interested in as he bids to follow up.
4	Arrives in good heart with 2 wins from 5 runs this year, latest win at Leopardstown in July. As good as ever when second of 13 in handicap at this course (16f, 8/1) 7 days ago, very much having run of race. Down in trip but should go well again in a race lacking pace on paper. 2nd Pick 4 Gentleman Joe Jockey: A. S. Grant Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: A. S. Grant T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	97	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Arrives in good heart with 2 wins from 5 runs this year, latest win at Leopardstown in July. As good as ever when second of 13 in handicap at this course (16f, 8/1) 7 days ago, very much having run of race. Down in trip but should go well again in a race lacking pace on paper.
5	Smart hurdler proved as good as ever when fortunate winner of Grade 3 at Tipperary in October. Not seen to best effect on Flat debut when fourth in 2m handicap here (Gentleman Joe runner-up in same race), not unduly punished. Could be well treated if things fall right down in trip. 3rd Pick 5 Gaucher Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	95	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Smart hurdler proved as good as ever when fortunate winner of Grade 3 at Tipperary in October. Not seen to best effect on Flat debut when fourth in 2m handicap here (Gentleman Joe runner-up in same race), not unduly punished. Could be well treated if things fall right down in trip.

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