GB - Hereford - Race 6

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

16.2f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

GRANNY HAWKINS was a smooth winner over C&D in November and might be able to cope with a rise in the weights if returning from a short break in similar form. Gower Spirit has produced some good efforts since the turn of the year (including here) and is second choice, while Tom Lacey's handicap newcomer Miracles Do Happen would also enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in her favour.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Built on July's Uttoxeter second when returning from 4 months off to win a C&D handicap (good) in November, quickening clear from the last. Likely to go well on first outing since. 1st Pick 4 Granny Hawkins Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: Alan King J: Tom Bellamy T: Alan King	97	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Built on July's Uttoxeter second when returning from 4 months off to win a C&D handicap (good) in November, quickening clear from the last. Likely to go well on first outing since.
3	Won 2½m Uttoxeter maiden in November and back on form when runner-up twice in 2½m course handicaps in January. Would have been closer but for a late mistake when fourth at Taunton (19f) last time and still in good form. Needs considering. 2nd Pick 3 Gower Spirit Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Matt Sheppard J: James Bowen T: Matt Sheppard	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Won 2½m Uttoxeter maiden in November and back on form when runner-up twice in 2½m course handicaps in January. Would have been closer but for a late mistake when fourth at Taunton (19f) last time and still in good form. Needs considering.
1	Fair form when twice placed in bumpers. No impact over hurdles and an AW Flat novice since but handicaps provide her with a much more realistic chance. All the more interesting if backed. 3rd Pick 1 Miracles Do Happen Jockey: Cameron Iles Trainer: Tom Lacey J: Cameron Iles T: Tom Lacey	95	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Fair form when twice placed in bumpers. No impact over hurdles and an AW Flat novice since but handicaps provide her with a much more realistic chance. All the more interesting if backed.

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