GB - Chepstow - Race 3

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

19.5f

Listed Chase

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

55.0K

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Verdict

BLUEKING D'OROUX was back to his best when winning the Select Hurdle at Sandown and Paul Nicholls' charge gets the nod to pick up where he left off and make the perfect start in this sphere. Doyen Quest has long appealed as one who'll thrive over fences, so he can give the selection plenty to think about with his reappearance under his belt, with Irish-raider Speculatrix rounding off the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Smart hurdler who was back to his best when winning 6-runner Select Hurdle at Sandown (21.5f, good to firm) in April, benefiting from a good ride but showing a willing attitude as well. Attentions now turned to the larger obstacles and he warrants considerable respect. 1st Pick 1 Blueking D'oroux (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	100	-	-	-	70%	Scratched
Analysis Smart hurdler who was back to his best when winning 6-runner Select Hurdle at Sandown (21.5f, good to firm) in April, benefiting from a good ride but showing a willing attitude as well. Attentions now turned to the larger obstacles and he warrants considerable respect.
2	Useful hurdler who bounced back to form with a bang when winning at Warwick in April. Completed a simple task sent chasing there following month and considerate return from 4 months off at Worcester (16.5f, soft) last month. Remains open to improvement. 2nd Pick 2 Doyen Quest (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	73	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Useful hurdler who bounced back to form with a bang when winning at Warwick in April. Completed a simple task sent chasing there following month and considerate return from 4 months off at Worcester (16.5f, soft) last month. Remains open to improvement.
5	Left chasing debut effort behind when scoring at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) in August. Ridden with an eye on the future and never better than mid-division at Listowel (19.4f, good to soft) since and she remains capable of better. 3rd Pick 5 Speculatrix Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Sean Bowen T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	72	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Left chasing debut effort behind when scoring at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) in August. Ridden with an eye on the future and never better than mid-division at Listowel (19.4f, good to soft) since and she remains capable of better.

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