GB - Bangor-on-Dee - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

19.6f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

13.5K

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Verdict

Dan Skelton's BIG CADILLAC has gone with some promise on both his runs over hurdles and can add to his earlier points/bumper successes now his sights are lowered considerably here. Solid Performer has the form to play a big part and rates a big threat though, while hurdling debutants The Dog Thief and Guet Apens need considering too, especially if the market vibes are positive.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Winning pointer/bumper who has shown promise on both his starts in this sphere, 14¾ lengths sixth of 7 in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) in December. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Capable of better and not taken lightly back in these calmer waters. 1st Pick 2 Big Cadillac (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	97	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Winning pointer/bumper who has shown promise on both his starts in this sphere, 14¾ lengths sixth of 7 in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) in December. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Capable of better and not taken lightly back in these calmer waters.
7	Winner sole start in points and he has made an encouraging start over hurdles, still looking green when third of 11 in 2m4f Ayr maiden last month. Capable of better and well in the mix. 2nd Pick 7 Solid Performer (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Brian Hughes T: Donald Mccain	92	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Winner sole start in points and he has made an encouraging start over hurdles, still looking green when third of 11 in 2m4f Ayr maiden last month. Capable of better and well in the mix.
8	€10,000 3-y-o. Closely related to fairly useful hurdlers Oneofthesenights (stayed 2¾m) and Operation Overlord (stayed 2½m). Successful sole outing in points in December and must enter calculations now starting out in this sphere. 3rd Pick 8 The Dog Thief (Ire) Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Tom Ellis J: Jack Andrews T: Tom Ellis	90	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis €10,000 3-y-o. Closely related to fairly useful hurdlers Oneofthesenights (stayed 2¾m) and Operation Overlord (stayed 2½m). Successful sole outing in points in December and must enter calculations now starting out in this sphere.

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