IE - Naas - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

15.7f

Sweepstakes Hurdle

Turf

Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places )

18.5K

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Verdict

Often a key trial for the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival and this can go the way of the sole filly HIGHLAND CRYSTAL who created a strong impression when making it 2-2 in a Newbury listed hurdle and she can remain unbeaten. Useful Flat performers Munsif, Saratoga and Kilmeaden are feared in receipt of weight from the selection, along with Genealogy who was much improved when second behind an impressive winner at Ascot.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Looked a filly with a bright future when making a winning debut at Punchestown in November and progressed to win listed hurdle at Newbury 71 days ago, ran green early but got into the race well in the straight and drew clear. Giving weight to the boys but can improve again to land the hat-trick. 1st Pick 1 Highland Crystal (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	94	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Looked a filly with a bright future when making a winning debut at Punchestown in November and progressed to win listed hurdle at Newbury 71 days ago, ran green early but got into the race well in the straight and drew clear. Giving weight to the boys but can improve again to land the hat-trick.
5	Useful winner on Flat for Roger Varian and shaped well on hurdle debut when third of 19 in a maiden in late December before fifth of 8 at Fairyhouse (9/2) 24 days ago in first-time hood. Sure to do better at some stage. 2nd Pick 5 Munsif (Ire) Jockey: P. Byrnes Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland J: P. Byrnes T: Charles Byrnes, Ireland	93	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Useful winner on Flat for Roger Varian and shaped well on hurdle debut when third of 19 in a maiden in late December before fifth of 8 at Fairyhouse (9/2) 24 days ago in first-time hood. Sure to do better at some stage.
6	Useful winner at 14f on Flat has shaped encouragingly in two starts over hurdles since leaving Aidan O'Brien, third of 12 in maiden hurdle at this C&D (4/1) 13 days ago. Remains capable of better. 3rd Pick 6 Saratoga (Ire) Jockey: M. P. Walsh Trainer: Padraig Roche, Ireland J: M. P. Walsh T: Padraig Roche, Ireland	90	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Useful winner at 14f on Flat has shaped encouragingly in two starts over hurdles since leaving Aidan O'Brien, third of 12 in maiden hurdle at this C&D (4/1) 13 days ago. Remains capable of better.

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