GB - Hereford - Race 4

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

25.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

I AM SPIDER MAN was suited by how the race developed at Newton Abbot last week but he found only by a reformed Skelton-trained one too good and a reproduction of that form may well suffice. Campaign Trail fared best of the pacesetters on his most recent at Southwell and is feared most back down in grade.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	A 2-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes at Sligo in 2024. Has struggled for different trainers but stopped the slide on second start for this yard when second of 8 in 3¼m handicap at Newton Abbot last week, albeit suited by the way the race developed. Big chance if backing that up. 1st Pick 4 I Am Spider Man (Ire) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Barry John Murphy J: James Bowen T: Barry John Murphy	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis A 2-time hurdles winner for Charles Byrnes at Sligo in 2024. Has struggled for different trainers but stopped the slide on second start for this yard when second of 8 in 3¼m handicap at Newton Abbot last week, albeit suited by the way the race developed. Big chance if backing that up.
1	Progressive stayer on Flat who overcame long absence to score on hurdle/yard debut at Doncaster in November 2024. Has yet to add to his tally but stepped up on recent run when third in 3m handicap at Southwell in April and of interest back down in grade. 2nd Pick 1 Campaign Trail (Ire) Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls J: Tom Bellamy T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	99	-	-	-	63%	3/5
Analysis Progressive stayer on Flat who overcame long absence to score on hurdle/yard debut at Doncaster in November 2024. Has yet to add to his tally but stepped up on recent run when third in 3m handicap at Southwell in April and of interest back down in grade.
3	Point winner who was placed on 2 of her 3 starts in mares novice/maiden hurdles. Fell 4 out on handicap debut at Ludlow prior to make a successful chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m) last week. Respected returned to hurdling from same mark. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 3rd Pick 3 Catwalk Girl (Ire) Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: Max Comley J: Mr James King T: Max Comley	93	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Point winner who was placed on 2 of her 3 starts in mares novice/maiden hurdles. Fell 4 out on handicap debut at Ludlow prior to make a successful chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Huntingdon (3m) last week. Respected returned to hurdling from same mark. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

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