IE - Curragh - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Soft to heavy

23.0K

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Verdict

CLOSELY finished behind a trio of rivals that are now rated appreciably higher by Timeform in a 6f maiden at Cork in June and is an appealing candidate in an ordinary-looking race, especially with her pedigree strongly pointing towards further improvement. Slaney View showed promise on both her starts last spring and should be suited by the step up to 6f, while newcomer Focaccia makes appeal on paper and needs a close look in the betting.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Showed more than first time up when fourth of 10 in maiden (20/1) at Cork (6f, good) in June and highly likely there's more to come based on her pedigree. 1st Pick 4 Closely (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Showed more than first time up when fourth of 10 in maiden (20/1) at Cork (6f, good) in June and highly likely there's more to come based on her pedigree.
11	Failed to progress from a promising debut when third of 10 in 5f maiden at Cork (good, 15/8) last April. Remains early days however, and the step up to 6f promises to suit. 2nd Pick 11 Slaney View (Ire) Jockey: G. F. Carroll Trainer: J. S. Bolger, Ireland J: G. F. Carroll T: J. S. Bolger, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Failed to progress from a promising debut when third of 10 in 5f maiden at Cork (good, 15/8) last April. Remains early days however, and the step up to 6f promises to suit.
6	€68,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to 5f/5.5f winner Salt Spray and half-sister to useful 1m winner Big Leader and 2-y-o 6f winner Cashew. Newcomer to note in the betting. 3rd Pick 6 Focaccia (Ire) Jockey: Seamie Heffernan Trainer: J. A. Stack, Ireland J: Seamie Heffernan T: J. A. Stack, Ireland	93	-	-	-	23%
Analysis €68,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to 5f/5.5f winner Salt Spray and half-sister to useful 1m winner Big Leader and 2-y-o 6f winner Cashew. Newcomer to note in the betting.

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