IE - Wexford - Race 5

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

25f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)

15.0K

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Verdict

YORADREAMER left previous efforts in this sphere well behind when second at Gowran last month and if he stays this longer trip he can see off Great Attitude, who may need this back from another lay-off.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Hurdles winner and easily best effort over fences when second of 8 in novice (40/1) at Gowran (19.3f, heavy) 31 days ago, clear of rest (easy winner ran well in the Golden Miller at Cheltenham last week). Up in trip and obvious claims if he stays. 1st Pick 4 Yoradreamer Jockey: P. Townend Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: P. Townend T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Hurdles winner and easily best effort over fences when second of 8 in novice (40/1) at Gowran (19.3f, heavy) 31 days ago, clear of rest (easy winner ran well in the Golden Miller at Cheltenham last week). Up in trip and obvious claims if he stays.
1	Landed massive gamble (8/1 from 200/1) in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse on debut (for Thomas Cleary) 13 months ago. Shaped as if needing run sent chasing by new yard when fifth in maiden at Galway in July but off again since. 2nd Pick 1 Great Attitude (Ger) Jockey: R. A. Doyle Trainer: C. W. J. Farrell, Ireland J: R. A. Doyle T: C. W. J. Farrell, Ireland	82	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Landed massive gamble (8/1 from 200/1) in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse on debut (for Thomas Cleary) 13 months ago. Shaped as if needing run sent chasing by new yard when fifth in maiden at Galway in July but off again since.
2	Impressive when winning sole outing in bumpers and runner-up first 4 starts in maiden hurdles before going one better at Cork in October. Bit to find with the principals on chase bow back up in trip. 3rd Pick 2 Kevin's Pride (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: John Mcconnell, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: John Mcconnell, Ireland	88	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Impressive when winning sole outing in bumpers and runner-up first 4 starts in maiden hurdles before going one better at Cork in October. Bit to find with the principals on chase bow back up in trip.

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