IE - Limerick - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

16.6f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding (Good in places)

17.5K

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Verdict

KIMI DE MAI went close at Roscommon last time, where a mistake at the last may have cost her victory, and, back down in trip, she is taken to open her account. Impressive Galway bumper winner Brickfield Belle is feared most, with Silk Buds also respected after making the frame in bumpers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Ex-French bumper winner. Has proven frustrating over hurdles for Willie Mullins, including when runner-up at Kilbeggan in August. Did very little wrong when narrowly touched off by a stablemate in a 2½m mares event at Roscommon last time, though. Sets the standard. 1st Pick 7 Kimi De Mai (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Ex-French bumper winner. Has proven frustrating over hurdles for Willie Mullins, including when runner-up at Kilbeggan in August. Did very little wrong when narrowly touched off by a stablemate in a 2½m mares event at Roscommon last time, though. Sets the standard.
2	Given a considerate introduction when fifth of 21 in maiden hurdle at Naas on debut. Has shown improved form in bumpers since, winning an 18-runner mares event at Galway in September by 15 lengths from a next-time-out winner. One to consider now reverting to hurdling. 2nd Pick 2 Brickfield Belle (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	98	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Given a considerate introduction when fifth of 21 in maiden hurdle at Naas on debut. Has shown improved form in bumpers since, winning an 18-runner mares event at Galway in September by 15 lengths from a next-time-out winner. One to consider now reverting to hurdling.
10	Affinisea mare. Pulled up sole start in Irish points but shaped encouragingly when placed twice in bumpers, looking more straightforward when second in 14-runner event at Wexford in July. Capable of making an impact on hurdling bow. 3rd Pick 10 Silk Buds (Ire) Jockey: L. A. Mckenna Trainer: Peter John Flood, Ireland J: L. A. Mckenna T: Peter John Flood, Ireland	85	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Affinisea mare. Pulled up sole start in Irish points but shaped encouragingly when placed twice in bumpers, looking more straightforward when second in 14-runner event at Wexford in July. Capable of making an impact on hurdling bow.

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