IE - Naas - Race 1

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft to Heavy

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Verdict

A few of these bring potential, not least Willie Mullins' new recruit BRECHIN CASTLE who brings some very useful bumper form from his time with Ben Brookhouse and is fancied to make light of a long absence and make a winning start over hurdles. Bulgaden Castle is the clear pick of those with hurdling experience and rates a big threat though, while Coco Masterpiece, Famous Figure and Jerry From Kerry all look to have better days ahead of them and need factoring in for minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Point winner who really impressed when landing bumpers at Sedgefield and Cheltenham (listed) before signing off for Ben Brookhouse with an excellent second in Ascot bumper in December, 2023. Off since but still merits serious consideration now going hurdling for top yard. 1st Pick 1 Brechin Castle (Ire) Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	90%
Analysis Point winner who really impressed when landing bumpers at Sedgefield and Cheltenham (listed) before signing off for Ben Brookhouse with an excellent second in Ascot bumper in December, 2023. Off since but still merits serious consideration now going hurdling for top yard.
2	Progressive sort who posted a very good second of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Holds very good form claims. 2nd Pick 2 Bulgaden Castle (Ire) Jockey: S. D. Torrens Trainer: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J: S. D. Torrens T: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland	85	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Progressive sort who posted a very good second of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 14 days ago. Holds very good form claims.
4	A useful bumper winner who took a big step forward in this sphere when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Carlisle (17f, soft) 16 days ago, left with too much to do. Should have more to offer and not out of things. 3rd Pick 4 Coco Masterpiece (Fr) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Stuart Crawford, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Stuart Crawford, Ireland	73	-	-	-	3%
Analysis A useful bumper winner who took a big step forward in this sphere when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Carlisle (17f, soft) 16 days ago, left with too much to do. Should have more to offer and not out of things.

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