IE - Limerick - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

22.6f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft to Heavy

23.0K

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Verdict

Having returned to form from out of the blue when third at Fairyhouse last month, DECIMATION makes plenty of appeal up just 1 lb in first-time blinkers. He may have most to fear from Difficult Decision, who performed with credit over hurdles back from over two years off at Punchestown and his latest success was gained over this C&D. Dundaniel and Halsafari are others to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	One win from 23 NH runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Very good third of 9 in handicap chase (13/2) at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. 1st Pick 9 Decimation (Ire) Jockey: C. M. Hogan Trainer: Eric Mcnamara, Ireland J: C. M. Hogan T: Eric Mcnamara, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis One win from 23 NH runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Very good third of 9 in handicap chase (13/2) at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Expected to be bang there.
7	C&D winner. Fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, heavy, 66/1) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Each-way shout. 2nd Pick 7 Difficult Decision (Ire) Jockey: Phillip Enright Trainer: Oliver Mckiernan, Ireland J: Phillip Enright T: Oliver Mckiernan, Ireland	91	-	-	-	19%
Analysis C&D winner. Fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, heavy, 66/1) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Each-way shout.
3	Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, respectable third of 13 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.2f, good to soft) 179 days ago, faring best of those held up. Looks competitive on form. 3rd Pick 3 Dundaniel (Ire) Jockey: Mr P. W. Gleeson Trainer: P. J. F. Hassett, Ireland J: Mr P. W. Gleeson T: P. J. F. Hassett, Ireland	98	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, respectable third of 13 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.2f, good to soft) 179 days ago, faring best of those held up. Looks competitive on form.

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