GB - Fontwell Park - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

19.1f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

Having won at Leicester last month, THE CISTERCIAN cemented an excellent start for his new yard when third under a penalty at Haydock. That is the best form on offer here so he'll take some stopping, for all Legendary Luke and Contacto are potential improvers. Point-recruit Mr Finch also needs considering.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Left his Irish form behind to make a winning start for Stuart Edmunds in 2m Leicester maiden hurdle on heavy last month. Backed that up when third under a penalty at Haydock (would have finished closer but hampered after the last) and he sets the standard up in trip. 1st Pick 2 The Cistercian (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Stuart Edmunds J: Charlie Hammond T: Stuart Edmunds	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Left his Irish form behind to make a winning start for Stuart Edmunds in 2m Leicester maiden hurdle on heavy last month. Backed that up when third under a penalty at Haydock (would have finished closer but hampered after the last) and he sets the standard up in trip.
1	£100,000 Irish point winner who finished an encouraging second of 12 in bumper at Worcester in October. Quickened nicely to go one place better switched to hurdling a month later and he's expected to build on that under a penalty. 2nd Pick 1 Legendary Luke (Ire) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden J: Gavin Sheehan T: Jamie Snowden	92	-	-	-	39%
Analysis £100,000 Irish point winner who finished an encouraging second of 12 in bumper at Worcester in October. Quickened nicely to go one place better switched to hurdling a month later and he's expected to build on that under a penalty.
3	Useful middle-distance stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding. In need of experience when fourth of 13 on 2m Newbury hurdle debut 25 days ago and he's open to plenty of progress. 3rd Pick 3 Contacto Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Lucy Wadham J: Tom Cannon T: Lucy Wadham	88	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Useful middle-distance stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding. In need of experience when fourth of 13 on 2m Newbury hurdle debut 25 days ago and he's open to plenty of progress.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.