GB - Hereford - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

25.2f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

8.0K

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Verdict

LIGHTONTHEWING did it nicely enough at Wincanton before Christmas and might be able to cope with a 7 lb rise. Ithaka and Illogical Logic arrive on the back of good efforts, while the returning Just In A Bit is one to keep a close eye on in the betting.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Back to form with a bang when seeing off Shot Boii by 5 lengths (Tuscan Rose third) at Wincanton (25f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Put back up 7 lb but he's won off higher marks before. 1st Pick 8 Lightonthewing (Ire) Jockey: C. P. O'shea Trainer: Susan Gardner J: C. P. O'shea T: Susan Gardner	93	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Back to form with a bang when seeing off Shot Boii by 5 lengths (Tuscan Rose third) at Wincanton (25f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Put back up 7 lb but he's won off higher marks before.
2	A dual 23f hurdles winner last term who signed off with a good second at Market Rasen in March. Much better effort over fences this term when second of 7 over C&D 23 days ago. Player if in similar form. 2nd Pick 2 Ithaka (Ire) Jockey: Freddie Mitchell Trainer: Ryan Potter J: Freddie Mitchell T: Ryan Potter	96	-	-	-	12%
Analysis A dual 23f hurdles winner last term who signed off with a good second at Market Rasen in March. Much better effort over fences this term when second of 7 over C&D 23 days ago. Player if in similar form.
7	Had the race sewn up when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot last May and gained quick compensation when making all back there a week later. Very much back on form when neck second at Windsor (3m) 7 weeks ago. Claims if in a similar mood this afternoon. 3rd Pick 7 Illogical Logic (Fr) Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell Trainer: Christian Williams J: Toby Mccain-Mitchell T: Christian Williams	94	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Had the race sewn up when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot last May and gained quick compensation when making all back there a week later. Very much back on form when neck second at Windsor (3m) 7 weeks ago. Claims if in a similar mood this afternoon.

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