GB - Newbury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

24.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

30.0K

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Verdict

Lots with chances. MOON CHIME was in the process of running really well (still in front) when falling at the last in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow on his return and this winning stayer on the Flat is worth siding with on his first try over this 3m trip. Recent Ffos Las scorer Kilwaughter heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for the likes of Bill Baxter, Splendid Fellow and Western Monkey in this fascinating handicap. The Jukebox Kid completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Landed the Swinton at Haydock (2m) in May and better than ever on the Flat since with a pair of 2m handicap wins. Shaping really well on his return to this sphere prior to falling last (still in front) in Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19f, soft) last month. Interesting on first go over 3m. 1st Pick 5 Moon Chime Jockey: Nick Slatter Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson J: Nick Slatter T: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson	100	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Landed the Swinton at Haydock (2m) in May and better than ever on the Flat since with a pair of 2m handicap wins. Shaping really well on his return to this sphere prior to falling last (still in front) in Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19f, soft) last month. Interesting on first go over 3m.
9	Progressive type who resumed from 6 months off with victory in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (3m, soft) 2 weeks ago. Up 5 lb but this course winner remains unexposed over staying trips and is a player. 2nd Pick 9 Kilwaughter (Ire) Jockey: Jack Stenhouse Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J: Jack Stenhouse T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Progressive type who resumed from 6 months off with victory in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (3m, soft) 2 weeks ago. Up 5 lb but this course winner remains unexposed over staying trips and is a player.
10	Scored over fences at Punchestown (3m) last May before finishing runner-up in this event on sole hurdles start of the season. Off 6 months but likely to go well again here under rider claiming 10 lb. 3rd Pick 10 Bill Baxter (Ire) Jockey: Richard Upton Trainer: Warren Greatrex J: Richard Upton T: Warren Greatrex	99	-	-	-	4%
Analysis Scored over fences at Punchestown (3m) last May before finishing runner-up in this event on sole hurdles start of the season. Off 6 months but likely to go well again here under rider claiming 10 lb.

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