IE - Tipperary - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding

11.5K

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Verdict

Having shown ability in four runs at up to 9f on the Flat, MINELLA STUDY is of strong interest now switched to hurdles. He is a brother to 1¾m-2m winner Almudena, while one of his three winning half-brothers was also successful at up to 2m, so hopes can be high that he will be in his element now faced with a stiffer test. Junkyard Dog is naturally appealing given his Flat form and the yard he represents, while Hawkesbury Legend and Felicity Smoak also enter calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Fair maiden on the Flat. Sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (7.1f, good to soft, 16/1) 37 days ago. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree and interesting contender for this hurdles debut. 1st Pick 8 Minella Study Jockey: D. King Trainer: John Nallen, Ireland J: D. King T: John Nallen, Ireland	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Fair maiden on the Flat. Sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (7.1f, good to soft, 16/1) 37 days ago. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree and interesting contender for this hurdles debut.
5	Fairly useful Flat winner. Fifth of 10 in handicap at Limerick (12.3f, good, 7/4) 12 days ago. Stamina unlikely to be an issue now switched to hurdles and he has to be high on the shortlist. 2nd Pick 5 Junkyard Dog (Ire) Jockey: J. J. Slevin Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: J. J. Slevin T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Fairly useful Flat winner. Fifth of 10 in handicap at Limerick (12.3f, good, 7/4) 12 days ago. Stamina unlikely to be an issue now switched to hurdles and he has to be high on the shortlist.
3	Modest Flat winner. Won 9-runner handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm, 5/4) 65 days ago on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy. Needs considering on hurdles/yard debut. 3rd Pick 3 Hawkesbury Legend (Fr) Jockey: J. P. O'sullivan Trainer: Declan Queally, Ireland J: J. P. O'sullivan T: Declan Queally, Ireland	94	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Modest Flat winner. Won 9-runner handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm, 5/4) 65 days ago on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy. Needs considering on hurdles/yard debut.

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