IE - Leopardstown - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good (Yielding in places)

25.5K

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Verdict

The market should reveal plenty in this fascinating maiden but the vote goes to Paddy Twomey's unraced Justify colt DRIVE ON THERE who appeals on pedigree and holds an entry in next spring's Irish 2000 Guineas. Aidan O'Brien saddles three and his Wootton Bassett debutant Accumulation also commands plenty of respect. Critical Reason shaped well on his recent Curragh debut and could emerge as the pick of those with experience ahead of Naas debut third First Watch.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	€130,000 yearling. Brother to 1¼m winner The Black Tiger and 7f winner Just Before. Also a half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m winner Ancient Rome. This Justify colt appeals on paper and holds an Irish 2000 Guineas entry. Interesting. 1st Pick 5 Drive On There (Usa) Jockey: William James Lee Trainer: P. Twomey, Ireland J: William James Lee T: P. Twomey, Ireland	97	-	-	-	46%
Analysis €130,000 yearling. Brother to 1¼m winner The Black Tiger and 7f winner Just Before. Also a half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m winner Ancient Rome. This Justify colt appeals on paper and holds an Irish 2000 Guineas entry. Interesting.
1	Foaled February 12. Wootton Bassett colt. One to take seriously on debut and appears to be stable's first string. 2nd Pick 1 Accumulation (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Foaled February 12. Wootton Bassett colt. One to take seriously on debut and appears to be stable's first string.
4	Sent off 16/1 but shaped well from a poor draw when ninth of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) on debut 3 weeks ago, keeping on under hand riding after being forced to switch 2f out. This Lope De Vega colt is open to a fair bit of progress. 3rd Pick 4 Critical Reason (Ire) Jockey: J. J. G. Ryan Trainer: G. M. Lyons, Ireland J: J. J. G. Ryan T: G. M. Lyons, Ireland	95	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Sent off 16/1 but shaped well from a poor draw when ninth of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) on debut 3 weeks ago, keeping on under hand riding after being forced to switch 2f out. This Lope De Vega colt is open to a fair bit of progress.

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Yielding

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