IE - Punchestown - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

19.5f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft

14.0K

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Verdict

LOVELY REACTION was shaping up well on her chasing bow at Fairyhouse when coming down three out and this fair winning hurdler can gain compenastion here off a handy-looking mark. Duce Bigalow is feared most on the back of a very good Naas second, although fencing newcomers Diamond Dollar and Hakensack are not without interest either. Baltinglass Hill completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 17/2, running well and still to be asked for his effort when fell 3 out in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 42 days ago. Interesting off an unchanged mark. 1st Pick 1 Lovely Reaction (Ire) Jockey: A. P. Kelly Trainer: Thomas Mullins, Ireland J: A. P. Kelly T: Thomas Mullins, Ireland	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 17/2, running well and still to be asked for his effort when fell 3 out in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) 42 days ago. Interesting off an unchanged mark.
5	Still a maiden but he posted a very good second of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, heavy, 11/2) 27 days ago. Back up in trip and well in the mix. 2nd Pick 5 Duce Bigalow (Ire) Jockey: E. Staples Trainer: Seamus Neville, Ireland J: E. Staples T: Seamus Neville, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Still a maiden but he posted a very good second of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, heavy, 11/2) 27 days ago. Back up in trip and well in the mix.
4	Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 5/2) 13 days ago. Makes chase debut now with trainer going well so very much one to consider. 3rd Pick 4 Diamond Dollar (Ire) Jockey: Kevin A. Murphy Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland J: Kevin A. Murphy T: Charles Byrnes, Ireland	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 5/2) 13 days ago. Makes chase debut now with trainer going well so very much one to consider.

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