IE - Tipperary - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

16f

Group 3 Hurdle

Turf

Good to Yielding

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Verdict

JESSE EVANS was in the form of his life over obstacles during the spring, culminating with an emphatic victory at Ballinrobe in May. He was never involved after a tardy start at Royal Ascot last time but makes plenty of appeal back over hurdles. Winter Fog won this race under Brian Hayes in 2024 and has been performing with plenty of credit in Grade 1s. He's feared most down in class, while fellow veteran Enniskerry was as good as ever over hurdles in December and is capable of going well fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	C&D winner was in the form of his life during the spring and was impressive when cruising to victory in a Ballinrobe conditions hurdle (beat Fils d'Oudairies) in May. Never involved following a tardy start at Royal Ascot 16 days ago but remains of interest back over hurdles. Solid claims. 1st Pick 9 Jesse Evans (Ire) Jockey: Donagh Meyler Trainer: Noel Meade, Ireland J: Donagh Meyler T: Noel Meade, Ireland	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis C&D winner was in the form of his life during the spring and was impressive when cruising to victory in a Ballinrobe conditions hurdle (beat Fils d'Oudairies) in May. Never involved following a tardy start at Royal Ascot 16 days ago but remains of interest back over hurdles. Solid claims.
2	Fortunate to finish third in Champion Hurdle prior to running right up to his best when 7½ lengths fourth of 11 to Teahupoo in Champion Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) 63 days ago, his stamina giving way. Won this in 2024 and should be in the mix down in class/trip. 2nd Pick 2 Winter Fog (Ire) Jockey: B. Hayes Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: B. Hayes T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	96	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Fortunate to finish third in Champion Hurdle prior to running right up to his best when 7½ lengths fourth of 11 to Teahupoo in Champion Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft) 63 days ago, his stamina giving way. Won this in 2024 and should be in the mix down in class/trip.
7	Runner-up in a valuable Fairyhouse handicap behind a well-handicapped British raider prior to producing best effort yet in this sphere (his first run left-handed over obstacles) when winning a 19-runner handicap at Leopardstown in December. Goes well fresh so is worth a market check. 3rd Pick 7 Enniskerry (Ire) Jockey: Sean Flanagan Trainer: Barry Connell, Ireland J: Sean Flanagan T: Barry Connell, Ireland	96	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Runner-up in a valuable Fairyhouse handicap behind a well-handicapped British raider prior to producing best effort yet in this sphere (his first run left-handed over obstacles) when winning a 19-runner handicap at Leopardstown in December. Goes well fresh so is worth a market check.

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