GB - Plumpton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

19.8f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

In a race where most have questions to answer, in-form C&D winner BIRDMAN BOB looks the safest option. Summer in Milan is the most likely danger if bouncing back in a change of headgear.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Ended 2 year losing run with an improved display on reappearance over C&D last month and again ran well under an attacking ride when chasing home a subsequent winner here 2 weeks ago. Looks to hold solid claims once again. 1st Pick 3 Birdman Bob (Ire) Jockey: Caoilin Quinn Trainer: Andy Irvine J: Caoilin Quinn T: Andy Irvine	99	-	-	-	31%	Scratched
Analysis Ended 2 year losing run with an improved display on reappearance over C&D last month and again ran well under an attacking ride when chasing home a subsequent winner here 2 weeks ago. Looks to hold solid claims once again.
1	Shaped as if he'd come on for his comeback over hurdles but ran poorly with cheekpieces back on when pulled up at Fontwell last month. Was fairly consistent prior to that and looks the type to bounce back in a change of headgear. 2nd Pick 1 Summer In Milan (Ire) Jockey: Freddie Gordon Trainer: Chris Gordon J: Freddie Gordon T: Chris Gordon	100	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Shaped as if he'd come on for his comeback over hurdles but ran poorly with cheekpieces back on when pulled up at Fontwell last month. Was fairly consistent prior to that and looks the type to bounce back in a change of headgear.
2	Ended time in Ireland with a career-best win over hurdles (only fair form) at Clonmel in December 2023. Off for nearly 2 years but showed a bit more on second start for new yard when well held runner-up over fences here (17f) 2 weeks ago. Could take another step forward back up in trip. 3rd Pick 2 Kitsilano (Ire) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: David Bridgwater J: Brendan Powell T: David Bridgwater	88	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Ended time in Ireland with a career-best win over hurdles (only fair form) at Clonmel in December 2023. Off for nearly 2 years but showed a bit more on second start for new yard when well held runner-up over fences here (17f) 2 weeks ago. Could take another step forward back up in trip.

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