GB - Newbury - Race 6

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

24.3f

Group 2 Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

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Verdict

IMPOSE TOI has made good strides subsequent to winning a C&D handicap at this meeting 12 months ago and, judged on his reappearance success under a big weight at Aintree, he still appears to be improving. The 7-y-o can take this step up in class in his stride and could yet develop into a candidate for the Stayers' Hurdle in March. Last year's winner Strong Leader got the better of Take No Chances at Wetherby at the beginning of the month and he is the main danger. Hewick also has claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Developed into a mainstay in top handicap hurdles last season and boasts a superbly consistent record. Displayed a good turn of foot when making a winning reappearance at Aintree (24.7f, good) and looks ready for this step up in class. Big player. 1st Pick 6 Impose Toi (Fr) Jockey: Nico De Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Nico De Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Developed into a mainstay in top handicap hurdles last season and boasts a superbly consistent record. Displayed a good turn of foot when making a winning reappearance at Aintree (24.7f, good) and looks ready for this step up in class. Big player.
1	Smart stayer who landed the Liverpool Hurdle in April 2024 and followed up on his reappearance last term in this very race. Made a winning start this season, too, in a Wetherby Grade 2 (3m, good) and another bold show is on the cards. 2nd Pick 1 Strong Leader Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	99	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Smart stayer who landed the Liverpool Hurdle in April 2024 and followed up on his reappearance last term in this very race. Made a winning start this season, too, in a Wetherby Grade 2 (3m, good) and another bold show is on the cards.
7	Winner of listed race at Wetherby and mares' Grade 2 at Ascot last term. Built on encouraging reappearance in a Chepstow handicap when just touched off by Strong Leader back at Wetherby last time and she should give another good account. 3rd Pick 7 Take No Chances (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	97	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Winner of listed race at Wetherby and mares' Grade 2 at Ascot last term. Built on encouraging reappearance in a Chepstow handicap when just touched off by Strong Leader back at Wetherby last time and she should give another good account.

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