IE - Cork - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

24.3f

Listed Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding

30.5K

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Verdict

Stepping up to 3m for the first time, THE FLYINGKING may be able to get the job done in spite of his quirks. Minella Emperor's proven stamina gives him the edge over Roc Dino in the next-best vote.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Point/bumper winner. Unlucky not to make a successful hurdling debut this time last year. Undone by his quirks when second in Navan Grade 3 prior to being turned over in a Down Royal maiden on return in May. Ought to stay 3m and while he has the most ability of these, he isn't one for maximum faith. 1st Pick 4 Theflyingking (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Point/bumper winner. Unlucky not to make a successful hurdling debut this time last year. Undone by his quirks when second in Navan Grade 3 prior to being turned over in a Down Royal maiden on return in May. Ought to stay 3m and while he has the most ability of these, he isn't one for maximum faith.
2	Didn't fire either start after a career-best second in valuable staying handicap at Haydock last season. Arrives on the back of a confidence-boosting win in a 3-runner C&D novice on return. Proven stayer who is entitled to be thereabouts on the pick of his form. 2nd Pick 2 Minella Emperor (Ire) Jockey: Mr M. J. O'neill Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland J: Mr M. J. O'neill T: Emmet Mullins, Ireland	97	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Didn't fire either start after a career-best second in valuable staying handicap at Haydock last season. Arrives on the back of a confidence-boosting win in a 3-runner C&D novice on return. Proven stayer who is entitled to be thereabouts on the pick of his form.
1	Fairly useful sort who finished tenth in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in March. Suited by the emphasis on speed when landing the odds either side of a creditable second to a useful one at the Galway Festival. May need to improve for the step up to 3m, though, and doesn't look a guaranteed stayer. 3rd Pick 1 Roc Dino (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	95	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Fairly useful sort who finished tenth in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in March. Suited by the emphasis on speed when landing the odds either side of a creditable second to a useful one at the Galway Festival. May need to improve for the step up to 3m, though, and doesn't look a guaranteed stayer.

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Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.