GB - Plumpton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

25.7f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

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Verdict

James Owen can dominate this, with SHANTOU LUCKY taken to show he's on a good mark back over shorter and prove too strong for Jubilant, who has dipped to only 1 lb above the mark he defied at Worcester in July.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Five wins since joining the prolific James Owen yard at the end of the summer. Stamina seemingly stretched by 3½m in Southern National at Fontwell last time and that defeat shouldn't be taken to suggest the handicapper has got him. 1st Pick 1 Shantou Lucky (Ire) Jockey: Nathan Howie Trainer: James Owen J: Nathan Howie T: James Owen	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Five wins since joining the prolific James Owen yard at the end of the summer. Stamina seemingly stretched by 3½m in Southern National at Fontwell last time and that defeat shouldn't be taken to suggest the handicapper has got him.
2	Bagged a second handicap chase win this season at Worcester in July. Respectable efforts in defeat since and he's back to only 1 lb above the mark he defied at Worcester. One of 2 solid contenders for the yard. 2nd Pick 2 Jubilant (Fr) Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: James Owen J: Jonathan Burke T: James Owen	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Bagged a second handicap chase win this season at Worcester in July. Respectable efforts in defeat since and he's back to only 1 lb above the mark he defied at Worcester. One of 2 solid contenders for the yard.
4	Fairly useful winning novice hurdler last season. Didn't jump well when beaten favourite on Fontwell chase debut/reappearance but he should be capable of better in this sphere. 3rd Pick 4 Illegal D'ainay (Fr) Jockey: Freddie Gordon Trainer: Chris Gordon J: Freddie Gordon T: Chris Gordon	92	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Fairly useful winning novice hurdler last season. Didn't jump well when beaten favourite on Fontwell chase debut/reappearance but he should be capable of better in this sphere.

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