GB - Exeter - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

19.2f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

27.5K

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Verdict

GENOIS arrives on the back of a win and second at Wetherby and gets the vote tackling veterans' company for the first time. Time To Bite has been prolific in the last 12 months and will be a threat if ready to roll after a break. Gunsight Ridge drops to a class 3 for the first time in 2 years and could also have a say if reacting well to recent wind surgery.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Justified support when taking advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wetherby (19f) on Boxing Day. Confirmed his return to form when runner-up back there in January and he continues to look well treated on his peak form. 1st Pick 9 Genois (Fr) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Richie Mclernon T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Justified support when taking advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wetherby (19f) on Boxing Day. Confirmed his return to form when runner-up back there in January and he continues to look well treated on his peak form.
8	Five chase wins since March (including C&D). Also took advantage of his lower hurdle mark here when last seen in October. Could have a big say again if fully primed after 136 days off. 2nd Pick 8 Time To Bite (Ire) Jockey: Bryan Carver Trainer: Chris Honour J: Bryan Carver T: Chris Honour	99	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Five chase wins since March (including C&D). Also took advantage of his lower hurdle mark here when last seen in October. Could have a big say again if fully primed after 136 days off.
1	Smart chaser at his best. Has been operating below his best in 3 outings this season but a potential classy sort for this grade if a recent wind operation has had a positive effect. 3rd Pick 1 Gunsight Ridge Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	91	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Smart chaser at his best. Has been operating below his best in 3 outings this season but a potential classy sort for this grade if a recent wind operation has had a positive effect.

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