IE - Thurles - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

16.6f

Maiden

Turf

Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

SHIRZAN was first past the post on her Flat debut at Tramore only to be disqualified for her rider weighing in light and she can gain compensation on the back of 2 very good efforts over hurdles. Sunny South West heads the list of dangers with this step up in trip a positive, while Yogini and Teofil also warrant plenty of respect in this fascinating maiden.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Winner of 2m maiden hurdle at Limerick in March. First past the post but subsequently disqualified after her rider weighed in light on Flat debut at Tramore in August. Since run really well back over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Listowel. Big player back in this sphere. 1st Pick 6 Shirzan (Ire) Jockey: Jessica O'gorman Trainer: P. G. Fahey, Ireland J: Jessica O'gorman T: P. G. Fahey, Ireland	98	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Winner of 2m maiden hurdle at Limerick in March. First past the post but subsequently disqualified after her rider weighed in light on Flat debut at Tramore in August. Since run really well back over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Listowel. Big player back in this sphere.
4	Bumper/hurdles winner during first half of 2025. Largely running well this season, staying on when third of 13 in novice at Listowel (1¾m, good to soft) 13 days ago. Player with this step up to 2m a plus. 2nd Pick 4 Sunny South West (Ire) Jockey: M. J. Kenneally Trainer: Edward F. Power, Ireland J: M. J. Kenneally T: Edward F. Power, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Bumper/hurdles winner during first half of 2025. Largely running well this season, staying on when third of 13 in novice at Listowel (1¾m, good to soft) 13 days ago. Player with this step up to 2m a plus.
9	Took a step forward on his handicap debut when third of 13 at Down Royal (2¼m, good) last month, finishing strongly having been caught further back than ideal. Sure to do better still. 3rd Pick 9 Yogini (Ire) Jockey: G. M. Ryan Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: G. M. Ryan T: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland	90	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Took a step forward on his handicap debut when third of 13 at Down Royal (2¼m, good) last month, finishing strongly having been caught further back than ideal. Sure to do better still.

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