IE - Dundalk - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

11.5K

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Verdict

Three-time C&D winner PERFECT JUDGEMENT returns to this surface from a career-low mark so he shades the vote over the unexposed Starflow, who responded well to headgear when beating 16 rivals at Cork. Top-weight Usuario Amigo completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Three-time C&D winner who shaped as if still in good form when fifth at Navan 16 days ago. Mark has eased again and could be the answer on his return to all-weather. 1st Pick 4 Perfect Judgement (Ire) Jockey: R. P. Whelan Trainer: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland J: R. P. Whelan T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland	100	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Three-time C&D winner who shaped as if still in good form when fifth at Navan 16 days ago. Mark has eased again and could be the answer on his return to all-weather.
11	Much improved on second start in a handicap when winning 17-runner event at Cork 5 weeks ago under this claimer, responding well to headgear and a more positive ride. In good hands and remains unexposed. 2nd Pick 11 Starflow (Ire) Jockey: Conor Cusack Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: Conor Cusack T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	86	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Much improved on second start in a handicap when winning 17-runner event at Cork 5 weeks ago under this claimer, responding well to headgear and a more positive ride. In good hands and remains unexposed.
1	Not so good as he was but much-reduced mark reflects that and made more of an impact when third at Navan last time. 3rd Pick 1 Usuario Amigo Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: Richard John O'brien, Ireland J: William James Lee T: Richard John O'brien, Ireland	88	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Not so good as he was but much-reduced mark reflects that and made more of an impact when third at Navan last time.

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