IE - Limerick - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

19.2f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Yielding

14.0K

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Verdict

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and this could go the way of points scorer JENNYFROMTHEBLOCK who should strip sharper for her Listowel fifth after an absence and is likely to prove suited by this longer distance. Mia In Milan wasn't seen to ideal effect when sixth in a Clonmel handicap last time and could emerge as the main danger, although Poet's Duke has the form to play a big part if back to his best. Akako is likely to build on a recent Clonmel sixth and another to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
15	Off 8 months, fading fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (2m, good to soft) 23 days ago. This points winner is likely to do better still now stepping up in trip. Player. 1st Pick 15 Jennyfromtheblock (Ire) Jockey: M. P. Walsh Trainer: Eric Mcnamara, Ireland J: M. P. Walsh T: Eric Mcnamara, Ireland	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Off 8 months, fading fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (2m, good to soft) 23 days ago. This points winner is likely to do better still now stepping up in trip. Player.
16	Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. 40/1, good sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (2½m, good) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Very much one to consider back in maiden company. 2nd Pick 16 Mia In Milan (Ire) Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: D. E. Fitzgerald, Ireland J: Sam Ewing T: D. E. Fitzgerald, Ireland	96	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. 40/1, good sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (2½m, good) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Very much one to consider back in maiden company.
8	Fair form when fifth in maiden at Wexford (2½m, soft) on hurdle bow in April. Last of 14 in novice at Kilbeggan (2m, good) following month though. Holds good form claims if back on track after a break. 3rd Pick 8 Poet's Duke (Ire) Jockey: E. Staples Trainer: Paul Nolan, Ireland J: E. Staples T: Paul Nolan, Ireland	99	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Fair form when fifth in maiden at Wexford (2½m, soft) on hurdle bow in April. Last of 14 in novice at Kilbeggan (2m, good) following month though. Holds good form claims if back on track after a break.

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