IE - Limerick - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft

14.0K

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Verdict

LOUIE'S FOLLY has posted a couple of solid efforts over hurdles and sets a clear standard. Gordon Elliott's Ballyhahill is the clear pick of the newcomers, while Shirzan shaped with a bit of encouragement in a bumper last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Fair maiden on the Flat for James Horton and has showed aptitude in 2 starts over hurdles so far, most recently when fourth of 15 at Fairyhouse early last month. Respectable effort back on the level since and looks a serious player in this company. 1st Pick 8 Louie's Folly Jockey: D. King Trainer: Denis Hogan, Ireland J: D. King T: Denis Hogan, Ireland	95	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Fair maiden on the Flat for James Horton and has showed aptitude in 2 starts over hurdles so far, most recently when fourth of 15 at Fairyhouse early last month. Respectable effort back on the level since and looks a serious player in this company.
1	King of Change filly. Dam 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner, also 9f-1½m winner on Flat. Well-connected filly makes debut in a weak event. 2nd Pick 1 Ballyhahill (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	40%
Analysis King of Change filly. Dam 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner, also 9f-1½m winner on Flat. Well-connected filly makes debut in a weak event.
11	Shaped with a bit of encouragement in juvenile hurdle/bumper so not taken lightly. 3rd Pick 11 Shirzan (Ire) Jockey: Cian Cullinan Trainer: P. G. Fahey, Ireland J: Cian Cullinan T: P. G. Fahey, Ireland	91	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Shaped with a bit of encouragement in juvenile hurdle/bumper so not taken lightly.

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