GB - Catterick Bridge - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

25.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

11.0K

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Verdict

A competitive handicap. PRINCESSE MILANIA has had the form of her Wetherby win boosted and may be able to complete a hat-trick but there are plenty of possible dangers, headed by Rebecca Menzies' pair Monsieur Le Fuzz and You Some Girl, who won this 12 months ago.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Much improved after wind op when winning 25f Plumpton handicap (heavy) for Olly Murphy in October and followed up for new trainer Mark Walford at Wetherby (21f, good) 11 days later. The runner-up at Wetherby boosted that form with a win at Newcastle last week. Should make bold bid for the hat-trick. 1st Pick 8 Princesse Milania (Ire) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford J: Jamie Hamilton T: Mark Walford	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Much improved after wind op when winning 25f Plumpton handicap (heavy) for Olly Murphy in October and followed up for new trainer Mark Walford at Wetherby (21f, good) 11 days later. The runner-up at Wetherby boosted that form with a win at Newcastle last week. Should make bold bid for the hat-trick.
4	Much improved on his second handicap hurdle start when winning 16-runner event at Ayr (3m, heavy) in March. The first-time cheekpieces he wore on that occasion were left off when fourth on his Hexham reappearance but return now. One of 2 for yard with good recent record in this. 2nd Pick 4 Monsieur Le Fuzz (Fr) Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Ross Chapman T: Rebecca Menzies	98	-	-	-	15%	Scratched
Analysis Much improved on his second handicap hurdle start when winning 16-runner event at Ayr (3m, heavy) in March. The first-time cheekpieces he wore on that occasion were left off when fourth on his Hexham reappearance but return now. One of 2 for yard with good recent record in this.
1	Strong-travelling mare who won this race 12 months ago and arrives in form again, having proved better than ever when making a successful start to her chase career at Newcastle (3m) last month. One of 2 likely types for Rebecca Menzies. 3rd Pick 1 You Some Girl (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Charlie Maggs T: Rebecca Menzies	97	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Strong-travelling mare who won this race 12 months ago and arrives in form again, having proved better than ever when making a successful start to her chase career at Newcastle (3m) last month. One of 2 likely types for Rebecca Menzies.

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