IE - Curragh - Race 6

Thoroughbred

33 Runners

16.8f

Handicap

Turf

Heavy

586.0K

VIEW

Verdict

An ultra-competitive renewal of this valuable handicap and it may well go the way of Willie Mullins' THE REVEREND. Aidan O'Brien has enjoyed recent success in this race with 3-y-os and his Port Of Spain has to enter calculations. Blake looks a fascinating contender back on the Flat, while Tim Toe, Truth Be Told, Kingstonian and Sky Captain also appeal.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Progressive handicapper for William Haggas last autumn. Showed bundles of potential in a couple of hurdle starts prior to running a cracker when 1-length fourth in a Premier Handicap at Leopardstown on return. In excellent hands for first tilt at 2m on the Flat and likely has a valuable pot in him. 1st Pick 6 The Reverend Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: William James Lee T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Progressive handicapper for William Haggas last autumn. Showed bundles of potential in a couple of hurdle starts prior to running a cracker when 1-length fourth in a Premier Handicap at Leopardstown on return. In excellent hands for first tilt at 2m on the Flat and likely has a valuable pot in him.
20	Useful juvenile who's developed into a smart performer this year. Suited by well-run race when narrowly denied in handicap at Naas (11f). Certainly bred for longer trips (half-brother to Park Hill winner) and very interesting contender for stable who've won this with 3-y-os in recent years. 2nd Pick 20 Port Of Spain (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	99	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Useful juvenile who's developed into a smart performer this year. Suited by well-run race when narrowly denied in handicap at Naas (11f). Certainly bred for longer trips (half-brother to Park Hill winner) and very interesting contender for stable who've won this with 3-y-os in recent years.
12	Smooth traveller who posted a career-best Flat success at Leopardstown (1½m) on second start for present yard last autumn. Ended novice hurdle season with cracking second Grade 1 Champion Novice at Punchestown in April. Good record fresh and could be very interesting if he stays this longer trip. 3rd Pick 12 Blake Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: Noel Meade, Ireland	96	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Smooth traveller who posted a career-best Flat success at Leopardstown (1½m) on second start for present yard last autumn. Ended novice hurdle season with cracking second Grade 1 Champion Novice at Punchestown in April. Good record fresh and could be very interesting if he stays this longer trip.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.

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.