GB - Plumpton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

25f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

LOCAL DERBY quickly put his Fontwell mishap behind him when going in again at Exeter 3 weeks ago, in the process looking well suited by the step up to a staying trip. Chris Gordon's 6-y-o appeals as the type to go on progressing in handicaps and earns the vote to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts. Mild Magic on the back of her third over shorter here 6 weeks ago and handicap debutante Lola de Magny may emerge as the chief threats.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Expensive point winner who quickly put his Fontwell mishap behind him when making it wins from last 3 starts in big-field Exeter handicap (23f) 3 weeks ago, proving well suited by the step up in trip. Big player up 6 lb with prospect of more to come. 1st Pick 1 Local Derby (Ire) Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: Chris Gordon J: Dylan Johnston T: Chris Gordon	99	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Expensive point winner who quickly put his Fontwell mishap behind him when making it wins from last 3 starts in big-field Exeter handicap (23f) 3 weeks ago, proving well suited by the step up in trip. Big player up 6 lb with prospect of more to come.
6	Little impact in maiden/novice hurdles but made more impact than previously on second start in handicaps (well backed) when third over extended 2½m here 6 weeks ago. Longer trip could well see her do better again and worth a second look. 2nd Pick 6 Mild Magic (Ire) Jockey: Bradley Harris Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Bradley Harris T: Neil Mulholland	95	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Little impact in maiden/novice hurdles but made more impact than previously on second start in handicaps (well backed) when third over extended 2½m here 6 weeks ago. Longer trip could well see her do better again and worth a second look.
5	Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points and achieved more than she had on hurdles bow when again third in 8-runner maiden here 3 weeks ago. Makes a quick switch to handicaps up in trip and likely she can do better. 3rd Pick 5 Lola De Magny (Fr) Jockey: Callum Pritchard Trainer: Andy Irvine J: Callum Pritchard T: Andy Irvine	100	-	-	-	15%	Scratched
Analysis Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points and achieved more than she had on hurdles bow when again third in 8-runner maiden here 3 weeks ago. Makes a quick switch to handicaps up in trip and likely she can do better.

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