WESTERN MODEL shaped well in the face of an inadequate test at Downpatrick and is taken to resume winning ways now back at 3m. Fair Damsel took a step back in the right direction last time and is feared most, with both Tradonthebay and Queen Kulina respected also.
Johnny Ward
Western Model This horse was in good nick last year for Paul Nolan, including under Sean O’Keeffe, and it is interesting to see him back aboard after a very notable run on his second start for Andrew Kinirons when only asked for his effort after the front two had gotten away at Downpatrick. Big appeal each-way at 17-2.
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Smart Stats
1
Double Power
£23.50 Ian Patrick Donoghue's profit to a £1 level stake with hurdlers running in first time headgear
16/1
4
Western Model
41% S. F. O'Keeffe's strike rate on hurdling favourites
9/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: A decent pace still shouldn’t detract from the chances of those who race on or near the front end such as Tradonthebay: The leaders will have to go harder than the predicted pace forecast if the hold-up horses such as Western Model are going to come into things.
Individual Price Hint: Chasing Crowns traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 5 starts: Road To The Weir traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP twice and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 5 starts.