IE - Curragh - Race 8

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

30.0K

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Verdict

A case can certainly be made for TRUSTMORE on last summer's debut run and with a gelding operation, headgear and a switch to handicaps all potential sources of improvement, he looks very interesting with Oisin Murphy a very positive booking. Vanir will need every yard of this but she's open to improvement, with Noble Honour also interesting.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	150,000 gns purchase who finished mid-field in a warm 7f maiden here in August. Fitted with cheekpieces and unable to match that form since but better expected now handicapping in headgear post gelding operation, particularly with Oisin Murphy booked. 1st Pick 5 Trustmore (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Stephen Thorne, Ireland J: Oisin Murphy T: Stephen Thorne, Ireland	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis 150,000 gns purchase who finished mid-field in a warm 7f maiden here in August. Fitted with cheekpieces and unable to match that form since but better expected now handicapping in headgear post gelding operation, particularly with Oisin Murphy booked.
2	Much improved from debut when ½-length second of 14 to Saga Gaga in maiden at Gowran last month and strong at the finish upped to 1½m when going one place better at Fairyhouse 17 days ago. Drop back in trip not sure to suit but she retains plenty of potential in handicaps. 2nd Pick 2 Vanir (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	96	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Much improved from debut when ½-length second of 14 to Saga Gaga in maiden at Gowran last month and strong at the finish upped to 1½m when going one place better at Fairyhouse 17 days ago. Drop back in trip not sure to suit but she retains plenty of potential in handicaps.
4	Placed all 3 starts in maidens, producing just about best effort yet when second of 13 at Fairyhouse last month. Opening mark looks about right but she's not yet exposed. 3rd Pick 4 Noble Honour (Ire) Jockey: Shane Foley Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland J: Shane Foley T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Placed all 3 starts in maidens, producing just about best effort yet when second of 13 at Fairyhouse last month. Opening mark looks about right but she's not yet exposed.

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