IE - Killarney - Race 6

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

17f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Yielding in places)

14.0K

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Verdict

LIPS FREEDOM looked more like his old self when winning at Downpatrick last time and, although the handicapper has reacted, there should still be more to come from him now that he is up and running over hurdles. Corkbeg hasn’t won for 3 years, but he is well treated and has gone well fresh, so he must be considered a threat. Katakana is also capable of getting involved if bringing her A-game on her return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	One-time useful Flat performer who left previous hurdling efforts well behind in a first-time tongue strap when winning a 10-runner handicap at Downpatrick in March by 2¾ lengths from Dairy Force. Up 11 lb but the form has worked out quite well and he's clearly open to further progress. 1st Pick 5 Lips Freedom (Ger) Jockey: Donagh Meyler Trainer: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland J: Donagh Meyler T: Andrew Kinirons, Ireland	97	-	-	-	17%
Analysis One-time useful Flat performer who left previous hurdling efforts well behind in a first-time tongue strap when winning a 10-runner handicap at Downpatrick in March by 2¾ lengths from Dairy Force. Up 11 lb but the form has worked out quite well and he's clearly open to further progress.
15	On a lengthy losing run but posted several creditable placed efforts in handicaps last summer, including when runner-up at this course. Has gone well fresh in the past and must be respected now that he finds himself 2 lb below his last winning mark. 2nd Pick 15 Corkbeg (Ire) Jockey: C. M. Quirke Trainer: David Harry Kelly, Ireland J: C. M. Quirke T: David Harry Kelly, Ireland	100	-	-	-	4%
Analysis On a lengthy losing run but posted several creditable placed efforts in handicaps last summer, including when runner-up at this course. Has gone well fresh in the past and must be respected now that he finds himself 2 lb below his last winning mark.
7	Showed improved form when readily landing 18-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles last season. Failed to back that up on heavy ground on final start of that campaign. Has gone well fresh for past connections and current yard is enjoying a fruitful time of things at present. On the shortlist. 3rd Pick 7 Katakana (Fr) Jockey: D. J. O'keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland J: D. J. O'keeffe T: Henry De Bromhead, Ireland	98	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Showed improved form when readily landing 18-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles last season. Failed to back that up on heavy ground on final start of that campaign. Has gone well fresh for past connections and current yard is enjoying a fruitful time of things at present. On the shortlist.

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