IE - Curragh - Race 9

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

10f

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

29.0K

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Verdict

COUNT BEZUKHOV made a promising start when staying on for third at Leopardstown 13 days ago, beaten only by the pair clear at the head of the market, and he can build on that effort to open his account. The Willie Mullins-trained The Shandyman isn't taken lightly, though, while Numantia is of plenty of interest on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Attracted some support and shaped well on debut when third of 8 in maiden at Leopardstown (1½m) 13 days ago, best work at the finish. Tongue strap added and he's a leading contender with improvement to come. 1st Pick 2 Count Bezukhov (Ire) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Attracted some support and shaped well on debut when third of 8 in maiden at Leopardstown (1½m) 13 days ago, best work at the finish. Tongue strap added and he's a leading contender with improvement to come.
11	Was strong in the betting both starts last year, leaving his debut form behind when runner-up in 16-runner maiden at this course (1m) in October. In good hands and he's much respected on reappearance. 2nd Pick 11 The Shandyman (Fr) Jockey: J. M. Sheridan Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: J. M. Sheridan T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Was strong in the betting both starts last year, leaving his debut form behind when runner-up in 16-runner maiden at this course (1m) in October. In good hands and he's much respected on reappearance.
8	€180,000 yearling. St Mark's Basilica colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Pablo Escobarr and 10.2f-2m winner Roberto Escobarr (both smart), and useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Oodnadatta. Dam winner up to 7f. Noteworthy newcomer. 3rd Pick 8 Numantia (Ire) Jockey: P. A. Harnett Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: P. A. Harnett T: Donnacha Aidan O'brien, Ireland	93	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis €180,000 yearling. St Mark's Basilica colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Pablo Escobarr and 10.2f-2m winner Roberto Escobarr (both smart), and useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Oodnadatta. Dam winner up to 7f. Noteworthy newcomer.

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