IE - Curragh - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Heavy

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Verdict

MOON SAND has shaped as if handicapping will be his bag and it would be no surprise should he step up markedly now switched to nurseries. Romance has been running well of late and can continue in form, with Gabby Hayes and Closefield Beau heading the list of dangers of the rest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Went off big prices in 3 maidens and duly shaped as if being brought along with handicaps in mind. Remains open to improvement and is worth noting should the market speak in his favour now switched to nurseries. 1st Pick 2 Moon Sand (Fr) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	85	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Went off big prices in 3 maidens and duly shaped as if being brought along with handicaps in mind. Remains open to improvement and is worth noting should the market speak in his favour now switched to nurseries.
3	Improved effort with a tongue tie added when winning 10-runner event on nursery debut at Down Royal at the beginning of this month. Backed up that effort when runner-up at Listowel 5 days ago. Can go well again. 2nd Pick 3 Romance (Ger) Jockey: Andrew Joseph Slattery Trainer: Josh Halley, Ireland J: Andrew Joseph Slattery T: Josh Halley, Ireland	97	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Improved effort with a tongue tie added when winning 10-runner event on nursery debut at Down Royal at the beginning of this month. Backed up that effort when runner-up at Listowel 5 days ago. Can go well again.
5	Thrice-raced maiden who's been brought along steadily. Interesting with Keane in the saddle and betting probably best guide now handicapping. 3rd Pick 5 Gabby Hayes (Ire) Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: Noel Meade, Ireland	87	-	-	-	5%	22/1
Analysis Thrice-raced maiden who's been brought along steadily. Interesting with Keane in the saddle and betting probably best guide now handicapping.

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