IE - Kilbeggan - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

19f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)

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Verdict

Runner-up on handicap debut, EYE CONTACT faced a tough ask at Killarney on his latest outing and he is taken to get back on track as he drops in grade. Dairy Force had been in good form prior to falling last time and rates next best, with Rockstown Girl also in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Good efforts when runner-up in handicap at Ballinrobe and conditionals maiden at Cork this summer. Raced from out of the weights when sixth of 10 in a Killarney handicap (17f) 2 weeks ago, so he's worth another chance back off his proper mark here. 1st Pick 7 Eye Contact Jockey: Alan O'sullivan Trainer: Donal Commins, Ireland J: Alan O'sullivan T: Donal Commins, Ireland	99	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Good efforts when runner-up in handicap at Ballinrobe and conditionals maiden at Cork this summer. Raced from out of the weights when sixth of 10 in a Killarney handicap (17f) 2 weeks ago, so he's worth another chance back off his proper mark here.
6	Without a win since hurdling debut (when trained by Liam O'Brien) but enjoyed a good spell this summer, runner-up twice and a creditable third of 6 at Tramore in August. Not for the first time was let down his jumping at Down Royal (17f) 6 days ago, though he's capable of getting involved. 2nd Pick 6 Dairy Force (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Without a win since hurdling debut (when trained by Liam O'Brien) but enjoyed a good spell this summer, runner-up twice and a creditable third of 6 at Tramore in August. Not for the first time was let down his jumping at Down Royal (17f) 6 days ago, though he's capable of getting involved.
4	Fair hurdler/chaser who got back to winning ways in handicap hurdle at Down Royal in March. Placed on next 3 outings and shaped as if still in good heart when sixth of 14 in maiden chase at Wexford in June. Merits consideration back hurdling. 3rd Pick 4 Rockstown Girl (Ire) Jockey: James Smith Trainer: Anthony Mccann, Ireland J: James Smith T: Anthony Mccann, Ireland	96	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Fair hurdler/chaser who got back to winning ways in handicap hurdle at Down Royal in March. Placed on next 3 outings and shaped as if still in good heart when sixth of 14 in maiden chase at Wexford in June. Merits consideration back hurdling.

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