IE - Limerick - Race 1

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Yielding

14.0K

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Verdict

LUKER'S TIPPLE is no battler and has been expensive to follow but his defeat to the subsequent Sefton winner Zeus Power at Thurles when last seen in this sphere obviously looks much better now and he's worth another chance on the back of a run on the Flat. Game Point can build on a promising hurdles debut at Sligo, while French recruit Lureka du Noyer could have more to offer for his new stable.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Has finished runner-up 7 times in this sphere, including behind the subsequent Sefton winner Zeus Power on latest start over hurdles at Thurles (2m) in December, finding more than has often been the case. Should be better for last month's Flat run and has tongue tie back on here. The one to beat. 1st Pick 9 Luker's Tipple (Ire) Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: Keith Donoghue T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Has finished runner-up 7 times in this sphere, including behind the subsequent Sefton winner Zeus Power on latest start over hurdles at Thurles (2m) in December, finding more than has often been the case. Should be better for last month's Flat run and has tongue tie back on here. The one to beat.
13	Fairly useful maiden at his best on the Flat and showed more than previously for this yard with a hood fitted when third of 15 in novice hurdle at Sligo (2¼m, good to soft, well-backed 4/1) on first go in this sphere 16 days ago, keeping on. Open to improvement. 2nd Pick 13 Game Point (Ire) Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: R. P. Cody, Ireland J: Sam Ewing T: R. P. Cody, Ireland	88	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Fairly useful maiden at his best on the Flat and showed more than previously for this yard with a hood fitted when third of 15 in novice hurdle at Sligo (2¼m, good to soft, well-backed 4/1) on first go in this sphere 16 days ago, keeping on. Open to improvement.
10	Fairly useful form over fences in France at up to 2¾m (also showed plenty in 3 runs over hurdles this time last year). Raced mainly on soft/heavy going so these conditions are an unknown but he could do better for new yard. 3rd Pick 10 Lureka Du Noyer (Fr) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	84	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Fairly useful form over fences in France at up to 2¾m (also showed plenty in 3 runs over hurdles this time last year). Raced mainly on soft/heavy going so these conditions are an unknown but he could do better for new yard.

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Turf Course

A racetrack made of grass.

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.

Silks

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