GB - Newbury - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

16.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

15.0K

VIEW

Verdict

An interesting finale. LEAUMEC DE MEE has the profile of a surefire improver now making a quick switch to handicaps and can strike for Dan Skelton. Premier, Soldier's Leap and General Briar are others with progressive profiles, while Almuhit could still have a workable mark in this sphere judged on the form he's achieved on the Flat since last seen over hurdles.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Shaped well when runner-up only start in bumpers and positive start over hurdles this winter, confirming promise of his Fontwell second when going one place better at Sedgefield (17f) 6 weeks ago. Very much the type to go on improving now handicapping. 1st Pick 8 Leaumec De Mee (Fr) Jockey: Harry Atkins Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Atkins T: Dan Skelton	95	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Shaped well when runner-up only start in bumpers and positive start over hurdles this winter, confirming promise of his Fontwell second when going one place better at Sedgefield (17f) 6 weeks ago. Very much the type to go on improving now handicapping.
12	Fair Flat winner. Unable to justify strong support when third over 2m at Plumpton on handicap hurdle debut but made no mistake in 13-runner novice handicap at Taunton (16.5f, good) next time. Still early days in this sphere and likely has more to offer for in-form Warren Greatrex. 2nd Pick 12 Premier (Fr) Jockey: Will Featherstone Trainer: Warren Greatrex J: Will Featherstone T: Warren Greatrex	100	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Fair Flat winner. Unable to justify strong support when third over 2m at Plumpton on handicap hurdle debut but made no mistake in 13-runner novice handicap at Taunton (16.5f, good) next time. Still early days in this sphere and likely has more to offer for in-form Warren Greatrex.
9	Found improvement sent handicapping last term and has kicked on again this time round, opening his account on return at Stratford before following up in a first-time hood at Uttoxeter (2m, soft). Has gone up a total of 14 lb for that brace but on the up and another bold show likely. 3rd Pick 9 Soldier's Leap (Ire) Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Tom Ellis J: Jack Andrews T: Tom Ellis	99	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Found improvement sent handicapping last term and has kicked on again this time round, opening his account on return at Stratford before following up in a first-time hood at Uttoxeter (2m, soft). Has gone up a total of 14 lb for that brace but on the up and another bold show likely.

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