IE - Downpatrick - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

21.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

14.0K

VIEW

Verdict

CODED WELDER has been leaving his backers disappointed but this looks a great opportunity for him to open his account judged on his form in handicaps. Majestic Horizon is the obvious danger, with Ritz Plan having a bit to prove.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Has been strong in the betting on all 4 runs for new yard this season, running to a fair level in handicap hurdles before an underwhelming debut over fences at Tramore. This is a weak maiden and he must surely be a big player under good conditional. 1st Pick 2 Coded Welder (Ire) Jockey: Kevin Healy Trainer: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland J: Kevin Healy T: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Has been strong in the betting on all 4 runs for new yard this season, running to a fair level in handicap hurdles before an underwhelming debut over fences at Tramore. This is a weak maiden and he must surely be a big player under good conditional.
5	€45,000 3-y-o by Wings of Eagles. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/smart 2m hurdle winner Dark Raven. Successful sole start in point. Improved from Rules debut when third in a bumper here in late-May. This could be a good opening for his first go over hurdles. 2nd Pick 5 Majestic Horizon (Ire) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: P. J. Rothwell, Ireland	79	-	-	-	34%
Analysis €45,000 3-y-o by Wings of Eagles. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/smart 2m hurdle winner Dark Raven. Successful sole start in point. Improved from Rules debut when third in a bumper here in late-May. This could be a good opening for his first go over hurdles.
10	Consistent in academy hurdles last winter, finishing second of 14 at Naas on final start for Joseph O'Brien. It's been a rather underwhelming start in maiden hurdles for new yard this summer, however. Steps up in trip with cheekpieces on now. 3rd Pick 10 Ritz Plan (Ire) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Stuart Crawford, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Stuart Crawford, Ireland	77	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Consistent in academy hurdles last winter, finishing second of 14 at Naas on final start for Joseph O'Brien. It's been a rather underwhelming start in maiden hurdles for new yard this summer, however. Steps up in trip with cheekpieces on now.

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