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IE - Downpatrick - Race 1

Thoroughbred
9 Runners
21.8f
Maiden Hurdle
Turf
Good
11.5K

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Verdict

Not a strong race so PENNY EXPRESS, who is bred to stay well, is fancied to build on his debut over 16.7f and improve beyond Fool Me Once, Game On and Mister Frostie.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
6
Penny Express (Ire) silk

5/1, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip which will suit and he's open to plenty of progress.

1st Pick
6

Penny Express (Ire)

Jockey: Sam Ewing

Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland

95---13%

Analysis

5/1, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip which will suit and he's open to plenty of progress.

3
Fool Me Once (Ire) silk

Fair hurdler. 13/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.2f, good) 15 days ago. Shortlist material back in a weak-looking maiden.

2nd Pick
3

Fool Me Once (Ire)

Jockey: Keith Donoghue

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland

95---34%

Analysis

Fair hurdler. 13/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.2f, good) 15 days ago. Shortlist material back in a weak-looking maiden.

4
Game On silk

Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (21.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 40 days ago. Stable having good spell and he should be a factor at this level.

3rd Pick
4

Game On

Jockey: Donagh Meyler

Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade, Ireland

100---63%

Analysis

Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (21.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 40 days ago. Stable having good spell and he should be a factor at this level.

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.