IE - Curragh - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Heavy

23.0K

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Verdict

Standard-setter VALENTINO ECLIPSE should appreciate this drop to sprinting and comfortably gets the vote. Otsana has had her debut form franked and can go close again, with Lilli's Angel another to consider for each-way purposes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Neck second at Leopardstown on debut in May and took step forward when 2¼ lengths fourth of 13 behind the progressive Loughrea in maiden here (1m, good to firm) when last seen the following month. Sets the bar pretty high on form and should be suited by the drop to sprinting. 1st Pick 5 Valentino Eclipse (Ire) Jockey: Seamie Heffernan Trainer: J. A. Stack, Ireland J: Seamie Heffernan T: J. A. Stack, Ireland	100	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Neck second at Leopardstown on debut in May and took step forward when 2¼ lengths fourth of 13 behind the progressive Loughrea in maiden here (1m, good to firm) when last seen the following month. Sets the bar pretty high on form and should be suited by the drop to sprinting.
10	Showed ability when fifth on debut at the Curragh and matched that level when third in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good) 23 days ago. Tongue strap goes on. Her form is working out well and she's entitled to be in the mix. 2nd Pick 10 Otsana (Ire) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland J: William James Lee T: P. Twomey, Ireland	85	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Showed ability when fifth on debut at the Curragh and matched that level when third in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good) 23 days ago. Tongue strap goes on. Her form is working out well and she's entitled to be in the mix.
9	Steadily progressive form in 3 maidens, making the frame at Cork last time. Place claims at best. 3rd Pick 9 Lilli's Angel (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland	89	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Steadily progressive form in 3 maidens, making the frame at Cork last time. Place claims at best.

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Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Silks

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