IE - Sligo - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

25.4f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

SLIM MARVEL has shown consistent form over similar distances before her unlucky fall at Listowel when still in contention. She looks the clear pick based on her efforts at this trip. Gather Yourself is improving and shaped well when fourth at Killarney recently, while Tango Theatre returns to hurdles where she's previously won over course and distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Shaped well when third at Kilbeggan and fourth at Sligo over similar distances in handicap hurdles. In the leading group when fell three out at Listowel (9/1) 28 days ago, was just starting to feel the pinch. Has solid form at this trip and should be competitive in this grade. 1st Pick 2 Slim Marvel (Fr) Jockey: C. M. Quirke Trainer: A. Slattery, Ireland J: C. M. Quirke T: A. Slattery, Ireland	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Shaped well when third at Kilbeggan and fourth at Sligo over similar distances in handicap hurdles. In the leading group when fell three out at Listowel (9/1) 28 days ago, was just starting to feel the pinch. Has solid form at this trip and should be competitive in this grade.
8	Still a maiden after 9 starts with signs of progress in handicaps. Finished 4th of 12 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (11/1) 19 days ago, keeping on after the last. Likely to appreciate this distance based on recent effort. 2nd Pick 8 Gather Yourself (Ire) Jockey: Jordan Colin Gainford Trainer: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland J: Jordan Colin Gainford T: Cian Michael Collins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Still a maiden after 9 starts with signs of progress in handicaps. Finished 4th of 12 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (11/1) 19 days ago, keeping on after the last. Likely to appreciate this distance based on recent effort.
3	Won two handicap hurdles, but has not previously won at this course/distance. Struggled in recent chase at Downpatrick (7th of 11). Now returns to hurdles where previously successful. 3rd Pick 3 Tango Theatre (Ire) Jockey: D. A. Kidd Trainer: John Mcconnell, Ireland J: D. A. Kidd T: John Mcconnell, Ireland	98	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Won two handicap hurdles, but has not previously won at this course/distance. Struggled in recent chase at Downpatrick (7th of 11). Now returns to hurdles where previously successful.

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