GB - Hexham - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft

12.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Course specialist LES'S LEGACY captured this prize 12 months ago and teed himself up well for a repeat when a patiently-ridden eighth at Sedgefield last time. He can capitalise on a 2 lb lower mark here at the chief expense of the progressive Another High Five and reliable Drop Kick. George Bewley's duo Do Ye Wanna and Yapper Hill can also have a say in this highly competitive handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	A four-time winner here (also took this in good style 12 months ago) and he hinted at a revival on his second run after a break when a patiently-ridden eighth of 12 in Sedgefield handicap last month. Interesting off a slipping mark. 1st Pick 3 Les's Legacy Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett J: Nathan Moscrop T: Susan Corbett	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis A four-time winner here (also took this in good style 12 months ago) and he hinted at a revival on his second run after a break when a patiently-ridden eighth of 12 in Sedgefield handicap last month. Interesting off a slipping mark.
1	Runner-up in an Irish point and continues to go the right way over hurdles, finishing fast when a much-improved second on his handicap debut at Kelso (23f) last month. Merits serious consideration despite dropping back in trip. 2nd Pick 1 Another High Five (Ire) Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Patrick Wadge T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	96	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Runner-up in an Irish point and continues to go the right way over hurdles, finishing fast when a much-improved second on his handicap debut at Kelso (23f) last month. Merits serious consideration despite dropping back in trip.
5	Made a successful handicap debut at Carlisle (19f) in November and has held his form really well since, third of 15 in handicap at Newcastle last month. Ought to be in the shake-up again off an unchanged mark. 3rd Pick 5 Drop Kick (Ire) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford J: Jamie Hamilton T: Mark Walford	96	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Made a successful handicap debut at Carlisle (19f) in November and has held his form really well since, third of 15 in handicap at Newcastle last month. Ought to be in the shake-up again off an unchanged mark.

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