IE - Navan - Race 6

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

13f

Listed

Turf

Good

61.5K

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Verdict

NEW ZEALAND disappointed at Epsom on his return but he sets a clear standard on his 2-y-o form so is worth another chance up in distance and with headgear applied. This won't be easy though with some progressive sorts in opposition, notably Limestone and Asakir.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Frankel colt who left debut behind to win Curragh maiden last summer. Better form in pattern events next 2 starts, 3 lengths fifth of 7 in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October. Disappointed in listed event at Epsom on return but worth another chance with headgear applied and up further in trip. 1st Pick 3 New Zealand (Ire) Jockey: W. M. Lordan Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: W. M. Lordan T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Frankel colt who left debut behind to win Curragh maiden last summer. Better form in pattern events next 2 starts, 3 lengths fifth of 7 in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October. Disappointed in listed event at Epsom on return but worth another chance with headgear applied and up further in trip.
2	Half-brother to Irish Derby runner-up Lone Eagle and showed race-by-race progress in 3 starts as a juvenile, off the mark in 5-runner event at Listowel in September. Showed a really good attitude to pick up where he left off when making all at Cork on return and shapes as if he'll stay this far. 2nd Pick 2 Limestone (Ire) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Half-brother to Irish Derby runner-up Lone Eagle and showed race-by-race progress in 3 starts as a juvenile, off the mark in 5-runner event at Listowel in September. Showed a really good attitude to pick up where he left off when making all at Cork on return and shapes as if he'll stay this far.
1	Zarak gelding. Half-brother to French 10.7f winner Asafkhan, from the family of top-class winner up to 1½m Azamour. Already gelded but confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1¼m, soft) last month and this well-bred sort remains with potential up in trip. 3rd Pick 1 Asakir (Ire) Jockey: Ben Martin Coen Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: Ben Martin Coen T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	93	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Zarak gelding. Half-brother to French 10.7f winner Asafkhan, from the family of top-class winner up to 1½m Azamour. Already gelded but confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1¼m, soft) last month and this well-bred sort remains with potential up in trip.

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