GB - Fakenham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

29.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

9.5K

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Verdict

SLANEY OPERA remains pretty low mileage as a stayer under Rules and having joined an up-and-coming stable, he looks the answer. A repeat of Esperti's latest second at Chepstow will likely ensure that he's the chief threat.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Winner of a Kelso hunter and showed much improved form on second start for Ruth Jefferson when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield in January. Heavy defeat next time but back on his game when second at Wetherby (3m) and this marathon trip should be within range for another new yard. 1st Pick 1 Slaney Opera (Ire) Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Nick Scholfield J: Harry Reed T: Nick Scholfield	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Winner of a Kelso hunter and showed much improved form on second start for Ruth Jefferson when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield in January. Heavy defeat next time but back on his game when second at Wetherby (3m) and this marathon trip should be within range for another new yard.
2	Successful 3 times over fences in 2025 and ridden to preserve stamina, he got 31f well when runner-up at Chepstow 3 weeks ago, taking second late on. Repeat will see him bang there. 2nd Pick 2 Esperti (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: David Rees J: Sean Bowen T: David Rees	99	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Successful 3 times over fences in 2025 and ridden to preserve stamina, he got 31f well when runner-up at Chepstow 3 weeks ago, taking second late on. Repeat will see him bang there.
3	All 3 career victories over 3m at Southwell. After 5 months off, looked rusty when fifth of 7 in handicap at the same C&D in February and while he went with much more zest at Hereford a month later, his jumping failed the test, unseating rider late on. 3rd Pick 3 Prince Cleni (Fr) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Christian Williams J: Gavin Sheehan T: Christian Williams	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis All 3 career victories over 3m at Southwell. After 5 months off, looked rusty when fifth of 7 in handicap at the same C&D in February and while he went with much more zest at Hereford a month later, his jumping failed the test, unseating rider late on.

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