IE - Sligo - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

17.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

THE FLYING RAMBLER shaped encouragingly in a maiden last time and, with improvement expected now handicapping, looks worth chancing in an ordinary contest. Atlantic Wonder rates the main danger if seeing out this slightly longer trip with High Honour respected given his past course form and some help from the handicapper.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 13 to Telegram Sam in maiden hurdle at Roscommon last month. Open to further progress now handicapping and, while he'll ultimately be suited by stiffer tests, he's one to consider for a yard boasting a 20% strike rate with handicap debutants in the last 5 years. 1st Pick 3 The Flying Rambler (Ire) Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland J: Keith Donoghue T: J. P. Dempsey, Ireland	88	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 13 to Telegram Sam in maiden hurdle at Roscommon last month. Open to further progress now handicapping and, while he'll ultimately be suited by stiffer tests, he's one to consider for a yard boasting a 20% strike rate with handicap debutants in the last 5 years.
12	Maiden who failed to fire last season following a lengthy absence (over fences first 2 starts). Hinted at a revival when 9¾ lengths fifth of 16 to Inver Bay in handicap hurdle at Roscommon on return. Well treated on best form but remains unproven beyond a slightly extended 2m. 2nd Pick 12 Atlantic Wonder (Ire) Jockey: D. King Trainer: A. J. Martin, Ireland J: D. King T: A. J. Martin, Ireland	91	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Maiden who failed to fire last season following a lengthy absence (over fences first 2 starts). Hinted at a revival when 9¾ lengths fifth of 16 to Inver Bay in handicap hurdle at Roscommon on return. Well treated on best form but remains unproven beyond a slightly extended 2m.
7	Won at this course in 2024/25 but lightly raced in recent seasons. Shaped as if retaining ability on return and has been given a chance by the handicapper. 3rd Pick 7 High Honour Jockey: Patrick O'hanlon Trainer: Donal Kinsella, Ireland J: Patrick O'hanlon T: Donal Kinsella, Ireland	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Won at this course in 2024/25 but lightly raced in recent seasons. Shaped as if retaining ability on return and has been given a chance by the handicapper.

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