IE - Curragh - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Group 3

Turf

Heavy

82.0K

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Verdict

CURRACLOE looked a very useful prospect when making a winning debut at Gowran and, open to plenty of progress, is taken to make an immediate impact at stakes level. Damsel In Distress was placed at this level last time despite looking stretched by 1m and rates the main danger back at 7f, while Alpine Wedding is respected after improving last time but would be better suited by stepping up to 1m.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Baaeed filly who created a very good impression when winning 16-runner maiden at Gowran 26 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Snowing, leading over 1f out and staying on strongly. Open to significant improvement and likely to take plenty of beating with her yard flying at present. 1st Pick 2 Curracloe (Usa) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	94	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Baaeed filly who created a very good impression when winning 16-runner maiden at Gowran 26 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Snowing, leading over 1f out and staying on strongly. Open to significant improvement and likely to take plenty of beating with her yard flying at present.
3	Much sharper than first time up when scoring at Roscommon (7.5f) in June and progressed again when making the frame in listed race at Cork (7f) and when length third of 10 to Sea Of Rain in Flame of Tara Stakes at this track in August. Return to 7f shouldn't inconvenience and is one to consider. 2nd Pick 3 Damsel In Distress (Ire) Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: Daniel Mcloughlin, Ireland	99	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Much sharper than first time up when scoring at Roscommon (7.5f) in June and progressed again when making the frame in listed race at Cork (7f) and when length third of 10 to Sea Of Rain in Flame of Tara Stakes at this track in August. Return to 7f shouldn't inconvenience and is one to consider.
1	Stepped up on previous efforts when winning 7f maiden at Cork 18 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Haven, asserting final 1f and once more shaping as if a step up to 1m will suit. Sets the standard on that performance but vulnerable to improvers kept to 7f. 3rd Pick 1 Alpine Wedding (Ire) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland J: William James Lee T: P. Twomey, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Stepped up on previous efforts when winning 7f maiden at Cork 18 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Haven, asserting final 1f and once more shaping as if a step up to 1m will suit. Sets the standard on that performance but vulnerable to improvers kept to 7f.

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