IE - Downpatrick - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

23.7f

Am. Maiden Chase

Turf

Good to Yielding

12.5K

VIEW

Verdict

WEST OF IDAHO made an encouraging start under Rules when runner-up over C&D in March and arriving fit from points, David Christie's 6-y-o should prove tough to beat. Everest The Brave is an interesting Rules newcomer for Gavin Cromwell and he could well give the selection something to think about if he's above average.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Idaho gelding who made an encouraging start to life in chases when second of 9 in hunter at this C&D (soft) in March, beating 3 of these that day. 4-9 in points, including wide-margin wins 24 hrs apart earlier in the month. Will prove a tough nut to crack. 1st Pick 7 West Of Idaho (Ire) Jockey: Mr B. O'neill Trainer: David Christie, Ireland J: Mr B. O'neill T: David Christie, Ireland	100	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Idaho gelding who made an encouraging start to life in chases when second of 9 in hunter at this C&D (soft) in March, beating 3 of these that day. 4-9 in points, including wide-margin wins 24 hrs apart earlier in the month. Will prove a tough nut to crack.
2	Shantaram gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles/once in bumper. Off mark in points at second attempt (May 9) and is an interesting Rules newcomer for a major yard. 2nd Pick 2 Everest The Brave (Ire) Jockey: Mr D. G. Lavery Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland J: Mr D. G. Lavery T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland	77	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Shantaram gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles/once in bumper. Off mark in points at second attempt (May 9) and is an interesting Rules newcomer for a major yard.
6	£17,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, ran once over hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 25f) Apache Stronghold. 3-13 in points, winning 2 of last 4 (well beaten second to West of Idaho last time). Cheekpieces on for Rules debut. 3rd Pick 6 Weespoof (Ire) Jockey: Mr N. Mcparlan Trainer: Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland J: Mr N. Mcparlan T: Gerald Stephen Quinn, Ireland	71	-	-	-	10%
Analysis £17,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, ran once over hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 25f) Apache Stronghold. 3-13 in points, winning 2 of last 4 (well beaten second to West of Idaho last time). Cheekpieces on for Rules debut.

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Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Fractions

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