GB - Fontwell Park - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

17.7f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

13.5K

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Verdict

The pick of these on Flat form, SALKADAN finished third at Uttoxeter on hurdling debut and he can step forward from that outing to open his account in this sphere. A pair making their first starts over hurdles could be the main dangers, Rum Diamond making plenty of appeal on pedigree and feared most ahead of Grey Sands.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Fair winner over 11.5f on the Flat and, following a breathing operation, shaped as if better for the experience on hurdling debut when third of 9 in juvenile at Uttoxeter last month. Leading contender with improvement to come fitted with cheekpieces. 1st Pick 7 Salkadan Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Fair winner over 11.5f on the Flat and, following a breathing operation, shaped as if better for the experience on hurdling debut when third of 9 in juvenile at Uttoxeter last month. Leading contender with improvement to come fitted with cheekpieces.
6	Didn't kick on from first start on the Flat for James Owen, always behind making handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (1½m) in March. However, he's bred to make a hurdler so he's interesting for new yard with tongue strap fitted (has had a breathing operation). 2nd Pick 6 Rum Diamond Jockey: Jamie Brace Trainer: Max Comley J: Jamie Brace T: Max Comley	81	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Didn't kick on from first start on the Flat for James Owen, always behind making handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (1½m) in March. However, he's bred to make a hurdler so he's interesting for new yard with tongue strap fitted (has had a breathing operation).
1	Fair winner over 1m on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien. Below that level in 4 starts for this stable, though he's one to note on hurdles bow with yard capable of readying a debutant in this sphere. Visored for first time with tongue strap retained from the Flat. 3rd Pick 1 Grey Sands (Ire) Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls J: Ciaran Gethings T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	83	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Fair winner over 1m on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien. Below that level in 4 starts for this stable, though he's one to note on hurdles bow with yard capable of readying a debutant in this sphere. Visored for first time with tongue strap retained from the Flat.

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