GB - Ascot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

21.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

22.0K

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Verdict

This is wide open but Paul Nicholls could hold the key and his AFADIL is fancied to end a losing sequence off a handy-looking mark now he steps up to this trip for the first time. Stablemate Brave Knight could emerge as the main danger returning after a break.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	On a long losing run but he comes here in good order, fifth of 18 in Imperial Cup at Sandown 22 days ago. Steps up in trip now (cheekpieces refitted) and weighted to go well under more suitable conditions (runner-up in juvenile handicap on this card in 2023). 1st Pick 5 Afadil (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis On a long losing run but he comes here in good order, fifth of 18 in Imperial Cup at Sandown 22 days ago. Steps up in trip now (cheekpieces refitted) and weighted to go well under more suitable conditions (runner-up in juvenile handicap on this card in 2023).
1	Made it 2 wins in his last 3 starts in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f) in January. Showed a good attitude there so not taken lightly after a break stepping up in trip. 2nd Pick 1 Brave Knight Jockey: Freddie Keighley Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Freddie Keighley T: Paul Nicholls	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Made it 2 wins in his last 3 starts in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f) in January. Showed a good attitude there so not taken lightly after a break stepping up in trip.
7	Ended a 2-year losing run in 21f handicap hurdle at Ludlow 10 days ago. Back up 6 lb but this course winner still needs considering. 3rd Pick 7 Royal Way (Fr) Jockey: Sean Houlihan Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Sean Houlihan T: Gary & Josh Moore	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Ended a 2-year losing run in 21f handicap hurdle at Ludlow 10 days ago. Back up 6 lb but this course winner still needs considering.

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