GB - Carlisle - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

17f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

15.5K

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Verdict

SMART DECISION has won 5 of 8 starts and although foiled in his hat-trick bid at Haydock 17 days ago, he recorded another personal best. He looks the answer, though Medieval Gold won over C&D in November and despite being up 7lb, further success can't be ruled out with a first-time tongue strap applied for his new yard. Haarar produced a career best when winning at Haydock so also commands respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Has won 5 of 8 starts including on handicap debut 39 days ago. Second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (15/8 fav) latest, foiled in hat-trick bid but recorded another personal best. Could regain winning thread from 2 lb higher. 1st Pick 1 Smart Decision Jockey: Mr William Easterby Trainer: Tim Easterby J: Mr William Easterby T: Tim Easterby	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Has won 5 of 8 starts including on handicap debut 39 days ago. Second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (15/8 fav) latest, foiled in hat-trick bid but recorded another personal best. Could regain winning thread from 2 lb higher.
4	Confirmed the promise of his second-place finish here on November's reappearance when going one place better as short-priced favourite. Up 7 lb and a first-time tongue strap is applied on first run for new trainer. 2nd Pick 4 Medieval Gold Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Patrick Neville J: Brian Hughes T: Patrick Neville	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Confirmed the promise of his second-place finish here on November's reappearance when going one place better as short-priced favourite. Up 7 lb and a first-time tongue strap is applied on first run for new trainer.
6	Enhanced pretty good strike rate and better than ever in the process for latest success at Haydock last month, travelling well. Raised 6 lb which asks a new question but he's likely to give it a good go. 3rd Pick 6 Haarar Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England J: Jonathan England T: Sam England	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Enhanced pretty good strike rate and better than ever in the process for latest success at Haydock last month, travelling well. Raised 6 lb which asks a new question but he's likely to give it a good go.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.