IE - Leopardstown - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.1f

Handicap

Turf

Soft

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Verdict

GREAT MOVER has been given a real chance by the handicapper and, with the promise of her penultimate start still fresh, is taken to come out on top. Dark Viper is well suited by this course and heads the dangers, along with Mallavelly and Mehman.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Posted his best effort this year when sixth of 16 in 1m handicap at Limerick last month. Failed to build on that back up in trip at this course last time but has been eased another 3 lb as a result and return to this trip should suit. One to be interested in. 1st Pick 9 Great Mover (Ire) Jockey: P. A. Harnett Trainer: W. Mccreery, Ireland J: P. A. Harnett T: W. Mccreery, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Posted his best effort this year when sixth of 16 in 1m handicap at Limerick last month. Failed to build on that back up in trip at this course last time but has been eased another 3 lb as a result and return to this trip should suit. One to be interested in.
4	Dual C&D winner in 2025. Hasn't fully fired in 3 outings this year, but has fallen back down to his last winning mark as a result and no surprise were he to suddenly fair much better returned to this venue. 2nd Pick 4 Dark Viper Jockey: Keithen Kennedy Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland J: Keithen Kennedy T: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland	98	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Dual C&D winner in 2025. Hasn't fully fired in 3 outings this year, but has fallen back down to his last winning mark as a result and no surprise were he to suddenly fair much better returned to this venue.
2	In top form last year, winning a maiden and then twice in handicaps. Faced a stiff task in 7f Leopardstown Group 3 on reappearance and much more realistic chance returned to this company. 3rd Pick 2 Mallavelly (Ire) Jockey: J. Kearney Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland J: J. Kearney T: G. M. Lyons, Ireland	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis In top form last year, winning a maiden and then twice in handicaps. Faced a stiff task in 7f Leopardstown Group 3 on reappearance and much more realistic chance returned to this company.

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