GB - Chepstow - Race 8

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

12f

Handicap

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BIG WIN can build on his positive first start for James Owen and ensure that Electric Bass has to settle for second yet again. Southwell winner Cloudside Rock is next on the list in a finale where the other runners have a point to prove at present.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Low-mileage sort who made a positive start for the excellent James Owen yard when second of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Bath (1¾m, good to firm) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Leading claims. 1st Pick 2 Big Win (Fr) Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: James Owen J: Luke Morris T: James Owen	99	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Low-mileage sort who made a positive start for the excellent James Owen yard when second of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Bath (1¾m, good to firm) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Leading claims.
5	Still seeking first win but runner-up several times, including both comeback starts this spring. Likely to be in the thick of things again. 2nd Pick 5 Electric Bass Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Roger Teal J: David Probert T: Roger Teal	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Still seeking first win but runner-up several times, including both comeback starts this spring. Likely to be in the thick of things again.
1	Got off the mark over 1½m at Ffos Las last August and returned to win an 11f Southwell handicap at the end of April. Should remain competitive off 4 lb higher. 3rd Pick 1 Cloudside Rock Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: David Simcock J: Cieren Fallon T: David Simcock	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Got off the mark over 1½m at Ffos Las last August and returned to win an 11f Southwell handicap at the end of April. Should remain competitive off 4 lb higher.

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Rabbit

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Paddock

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