IE - Punchestown - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

22.6f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Soft

14.5K

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Verdict

BRUCEJACK, who was a good second in this last year, arrives in top form and can finally open his account in this sphere. John The Diva has been placing consistently in chase maidens and rates the main danger, while veteran Mighty Jeremy shouldn't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Thorough stayer who finished second in this race last year. Finished 6th of 12 in handicap chase (14/1) at Haydock Park 22 days ago, beaten 14½ lengths. Returns to track where he's shown good form with solid claims despite 15-race losing run. 1st Pick 4 Brucejack (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: P. A. Fahy, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: P. A. Fahy, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Thorough stayer who finished second in this race last year. Finished 6th of 12 in handicap chase (14/1) at Haydock Park 22 days ago, beaten 14½ lengths. Returns to track where he's shown good form with solid claims despite 15-race losing run.
6	Has shown decent form in chase maidens, placing 2nd at Gowran Park 64 days ago. Finished 5th at Navan (4/1) 28 days ago, beaten by 11¾ lengths. Should compete well at this level. 2nd Pick 6 John The Diva (Fr) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Mark Cahill, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Mark Cahill, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Has shown decent form in chase maidens, placing 2nd at Gowran Park 64 days ago. Finished 5th at Navan (4/1) 28 days ago, beaten by 11¾ lengths. Should compete well at this level.
7	Veteran 12-year-old who switched to chasing after modest hurdling career. Finished fourth of 9 in maiden chase at Naas (300/1) 27 days ago, making headway in the straight before plugging on. Facing similar task here and should be thereabouts. 3rd Pick 7 Mighty Jeremy (Ire) Jockey: S. D. Torrens Trainer: Patrick T. Foley, Ireland J: S. D. Torrens T: Patrick T. Foley, Ireland	95	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Veteran 12-year-old who switched to chasing after modest hurdling career. Finished fourth of 9 in maiden chase at Naas (300/1) 27 days ago, making headway in the straight before plugging on. Facing similar task here and should be thereabouts.

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