IE - Limerick - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

22.7f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding

14.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Point/hurdles winner SOME SONG is the choice of Darragh O'Keeffe of the Henry de Bromhead trained pair and could well be worth chancing to make it first time lucky over larger obstacles in a race where a number have something to prove. Fellow chase debutant Sporting Glance and American Jukebox head up the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Was fortunate when winning a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (22.5f) in October. Pulled up next time but back on track following a break when sixth on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (2½m, soft) 7 weeks ago. Successful only start in points and worthy of a second look now switched to chasing. 1st Pick 5 Some Song (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Was fortunate when winning a maiden hurdle at Down Royal (22.5f) in October. Pulled up next time but back on track following a break when sixth on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (2½m, soft) 7 weeks ago. Successful only start in points and worthy of a second look now switched to chasing.
6	Improved to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Galway in September and took his form up a level when following up in a novice at Downpatrick 11 days later. Things didn't go to plan in 2 starts after but was a winner on sole outing in points, so one to note in betting now chasing. 2nd Pick 6 Sporting Glance (Fr) Jockey: B. W. Harvey Trainer: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland J: B. W. Harvey T: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland	92	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Improved to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Galway in September and took his form up a level when following up in a novice at Downpatrick 11 days later. Things didn't go to plan in 2 starts after but was a winner on sole outing in points, so one to note in betting now chasing.
1	6-y-o who improved for fitting of cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles at Tramore (21.5f) on New Year's Day. However, disappointed on final hurdles start and it was a rather low-key chase debut effort at Wexford 2 weeks ago. Still, too soon to be writing him off. 3rd Pick 1 American Jukebox (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	95	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis 6-y-o who improved for fitting of cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles at Tramore (21.5f) on New Year's Day. However, disappointed on final hurdles start and it was a rather low-key chase debut effort at Wexford 2 weeks ago. Still, too soon to be writing him off.

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