IE - Leopardstown - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

21.3f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

QUAI DE BOURBON's sole defeat from four starts over hurdles last season came in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival, a race in which he finished a very solid third. The 5-y-o is armed with sky-high potential now tackling the larger obstacles and, granted a clear round, he will prove hard to beat. Dee Capo, who was still firmly in contention when falling two out at Navan three weeks ago, is feared most ahead of the selection's stablemates Captain Cody and Chapeau de Soleil.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Useful hurdler. 8/11, career best when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) on latest start in April. Paul Townend's pick of the Mullins trio and he's of significant interest swictehd to fences. 1st Pick 7 Quai De Bourbon (Fr) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Useful hurdler. 8/11, career best when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) on latest start in April. Paul Townend's pick of the Mullins trio and he's of significant interest swictehd to fences.
6	Useful hurdler. 18/1, running creditably when falling 2 out in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 21 days ago. Likely he will have a role to play if able to avoid any mishaps this time. 2nd Pick 6 Dee Capo (Fr) Jockey: D. J. Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: D. J. Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	92	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Useful hurdler. 18/1, running creditably when falling 2 out in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 21 days ago. Likely he will have a role to play if able to avoid any mishaps this time.
4	Useful hurdler. 4/1, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Tipperary (23.5f, soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago and he will be sharper this time. One of 3 representing the Willie Mullins yard. 3rd Pick 4 Captain Cody (Ire) Jockey: M. J. M. O'sullivan Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: M. J. M. O'sullivan T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Useful hurdler. 4/1, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Tipperary (23.5f, soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago and he will be sharper this time. One of 3 representing the Willie Mullins yard.

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