IE - Thurles - Race 3

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

15.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

CHARME DE FAUST finished second on her Auteuil debut in September and is probably the one to beat having joined Willie Mullins, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Ismahane's Flat form in Europe suggests he could be a big threat if taking to this new discipline. Dawn Coming has made a solid start to his hurdle career and may prove best of the remainder.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
14	Promising sort. Second of 18 in newcomers hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, soft) 138 days ago. Acquired by top connections on the back of that. Probably the one to beat. 1st Pick 14 Charme De Faust (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	0	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Promising sort. Second of 18 in newcomers hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, soft) 138 days ago. Acquired by top connections on the back of that. Probably the one to beat.
7	Useful Flat performer for Henk Grewe, finishing 3¼ lengths second of 10 to Orion Queen in St Leger Italiano (84/10) at Milan (14.9f, soft) 68 days ago. A rare jumps runner for new trainer Paddy Twomey. Very interesting contender. 2nd Pick 7 Ismahane (Ger) Jockey: D. King Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland J: D. King T: P. Twomey, Ireland	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Useful Flat performer for Henk Grewe, finishing 3¼ lengths second of 10 to Orion Queen in St Leger Italiano (84/10) at Milan (14.9f, soft) 68 days ago. A rare jumps runner for new trainer Paddy Twomey. Very interesting contender.
10	Fair maiden on the Flat. Promising individual. 11/4, second of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Should have more to offer. 3rd Pick 10 Dawn Coming (Ire) Jockey: E. Staples Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland J: E. Staples T: Charles Byrnes, Ireland	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Fair maiden on the Flat. Promising individual. 11/4, second of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Should have more to offer.

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