IE - Punchestown - Race 8

Thoroughbred

25 Runners

20.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding

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Verdict

An ultra-competitive finale in which the vote goes to TUDORISTA, who is yet to get her head in front but Edward Power's mare is well and truly knocking on the door in recent weeks. Head For Home confirmed his return to form in a change of headgear at Down Royal 10 days ago so he rates as a threat, with Le Fanu, Westin Pimpernel and Mellem a handful of others worth considering, as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Maiden who has been shaping well recently, placed for a third time on the spin when third of 15 at Fairyhouse (2½m, good to soft) 6 days ago. Must enter calculations. 1st Pick 12 Tudorista (Ire) Jockey: C. M. Quirke Trainer: Edward F. Power, Ireland J: C. M. Quirke T: Edward F. Power, Ireland	96	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Maiden who has been shaping well recently, placed for a third time on the spin when third of 15 at Fairyhouse (2½m, good to soft) 6 days ago. Must enter calculations.
17	Inconsistent maiden who attracted support and confirmed return to form in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers) when fourth of 20 at Down Royal (3m, good to soft) 10 days ago. Back down in trip and he's another for the shortlist. 2nd Pick 17 Head For Home (Ire) Jockey: Phillip Enright Trainer: Oliver Mckiernan, Ireland J: Phillip Enright T: Oliver Mckiernan, Ireland	96	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Inconsistent maiden who attracted support and confirmed return to form in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers) when fourth of 20 at Down Royal (3m, good to soft) 10 days ago. Back down in trip and he's another for the shortlist.
8	Finally shed his maiden tag in an 18-runner handicap at Listowel (2½m) in May, showing a fine attitude. Easy enough to put a line through his latest Limerick effort in July (raced more towards the inner) so he's one to consider back from 4 months off if ready to roll. 3rd Pick 8 Le Fanu (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Brendan Maurice Walsh, Ireland	100	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Finally shed his maiden tag in an 18-runner handicap at Listowel (2½m) in May, showing a fine attitude. Easy enough to put a line through his latest Limerick effort in July (raced more towards the inner) so he's one to consider back from 4 months off if ready to roll.

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