GB - Aintree - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

19.9f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

55.0K

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Verdict

A competitive race containing plenty of in-form sorts with PRAIRIE WOLF narrowly selected to come out on top. He posted a solid effort when chasing home a less-exposed pair at Newbury on his most recent outing 4 weeks ago and he's very much lurking on a handy mark. Similar comments apply to Heltenham who rates next best, ahead of Inedit Star.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Defied a 1 lb lower mark at Haydock (16.3f) back in January. Disappointed thereafter but like plenty from this yard he's resumed in good order, finishing a creditable third of 12 in handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f) 27 days ago. Merits consideration. 1st Pick 4 Prairie Wolf (Ire) Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J: Jack Tudor T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Defied a 1 lb lower mark at Haydock (16.3f) back in January. Disappointed thereafter but like plenty from this yard he's resumed in good order, finishing a creditable third of 12 in handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f) 27 days ago. Merits consideration.
2	Back to best when winning in good style at Perth in April and, though not quite in same form since, his recent efforts have been creditable, likely a stronger gallop would have suited when second of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f) 28 days ago. Lurks on a handy mark. 2nd Pick 2 Heltenham (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Back to best when winning in good style at Perth in April and, though not quite in same form since, his recent efforts have been creditable, likely a stronger gallop would have suited when second of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f) 28 days ago. Lurks on a handy mark.
5	A dual bumper/hurdles winner in France. Yet to score over fences, but he's proving reliable and posted a solid third of 6 in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Likely to be thereabouts again from a 1 lb lower mark. 3rd Pick 5 Inedit Star (Fr) Jockey: Tom Broughton Trainer: Nick Kent J: Tom Broughton T: Nick Kent	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis A dual bumper/hurdles winner in France. Yet to score over fences, but he's proving reliable and posted a solid third of 6 in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Likely to be thereabouts again from a 1 lb lower mark.

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