IE - Navan - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

25.4f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places)

117.0K

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Verdict

The vote goes to FASCILE MODE, who was 6 lb out of the handicap when a fine second in a valuable Grade 3 handicap chase at Cheltenham last month and he makes plenty of appeal returned to this sphere. If Ayiko is fully tuned-up for this seasonal reappearance he will be a big threat, while Yeats Star and Grimaud, two of the four Gordon Elliott-trained representatives, are also shortlisted. Buachaillbocht is another to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Good second of 10 in handicap chase (8/1) at Cheltenham (27.3f, soft) 20 days ago, going in snatches. Switches from chase to hurdles and, able to race off a 6 lb lower mark in this sphere, he's one to consider. 1st Pick 3 Fascile Mode (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: Thomas Mullins, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: Thomas Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Good second of 10 in handicap chase (8/1) at Cheltenham (27.3f, soft) 20 days ago, going in snatches. Switches from chase to hurdles and, able to race off a 6 lb lower mark in this sphere, he's one to consider.
8	Latest win in hurdle at Ayr in January. 25/1, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, soft). Off 7 months. Looks competitive on form. 2nd Pick 8 Ayiko Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Stuart Crawford, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Stuart Crawford, Ireland	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Latest win in hurdle at Ayr in January. 25/1, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.2f, soft). Off 7 months. Looks competitive on form.
4	Below form fifth of 15 in handicap chase (16/1) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 48 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and place possibilities. One of 4 runners from the Gordon Elliott yard. 3rd Pick 4 Yeats Star (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	98	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Below form fifth of 15 in handicap chase (16/1) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 48 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and place possibilities. One of 4 runners from the Gordon Elliott yard.

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