IE - Limerick - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

16.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

14.0K

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Verdict

No hurdles form to go on here so MINELLA ROCKETT, who was the best of these on the level and represents a stable with a positive record in similar events, is very much the percentage call before market clues. Boston Benjamin and Nicky Larson are other likely sorts on paper.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Maiden but just about the best of these on the Flat, fifth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (1½m) 37 days ago. Stamina shouldn't be an issue and yard more than capable of readying one at the first attempt. Lots to like. 1st Pick 5 Minella Rockett (Ire) Jockey: D. King Trainer: John Nallen, Ireland J: D. King T: John Nallen, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Maiden but just about the best of these on the Flat, fifth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (1½m) 37 days ago. Stamina shouldn't be an issue and yard more than capable of readying one at the first attempt. Lots to like.
2	Tongue tie fitted when making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk (7f). Failed to repeat that effort over 1m next time suggesting stamina might be an issue in this sphere but dam a half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 2¼m) Dogon, which offers hope, and he's in excellent hands. Hood fitted. 2nd Pick 2 Boston Benjamin (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	93	-	-	-	40%	3/2
Analysis Tongue tie fitted when making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk (7f). Failed to repeat that effort over 1m next time suggesting stamina might be an issue in this sphere but dam a half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 2¼m) Dogon, which offers hope, and he's in excellent hands. Hood fitted.
6	Much improved when second of 14 on handicap debut at Limerick in April. Not quite in the same form at Leopardstown a month ago but hails from a primarily jumps-oriented yard and so is capable of better sent hurdling. 3rd Pick 6 Nicky Larson (Fr) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Paul Nolan, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Paul Nolan, Ireland	87	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Much improved when second of 14 on handicap debut at Limerick in April. Not quite in the same form at Leopardstown a month ago but hails from a primarily jumps-oriented yard and so is capable of better sent hurdling.

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