GB - Sedgefield - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

19.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft

10.5K

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Verdict

AVALON BEACH is going the right way and the step up in trip on handicap bow can bring out further improvement. Harper Valley won this 2 years ago and looked back to his best when third at Uttoxeter, so rates the main threat ahead of Isle of Sark, who was in top form when last seen in this sphere.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Well held in a Wetherby bumper for Mark Walford but better with each run over hurdles for current yard, winning maiden here (2m) 18 days ago. Should prove as effective at 2½m+ and needs considering on handicap bow. 1st Pick 11 Avalon Beach (Ire) Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Chris Grant J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Chris Grant	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Well held in a Wetherby bumper for Mark Walford but better with each run over hurdles for current yard, winning maiden here (2m) 18 days ago. Should prove as effective at 2½m+ and needs considering on handicap bow.
3	Won this 2 years ago and looked back to his best when third at Uttoxeter last time so is one to consider eased another 1 lb. 2nd Pick 3 Harper Valley (Ire) Jockey: Ross Chapman Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Ross Chapman T: Rebecca Menzies	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Won this 2 years ago and looked back to his best when third at Uttoxeter last time so is one to consider eased another 1 lb.
2	Reacted well to a visor when winning Sedgefield handicap hurdle in October on second outing for Mickey Bowen. Good second at Ffos Las next time but struggled back chasing since. Return to hurdles a plus. Change of headgear. 3rd Pick 2 Isle Of Sark (Usa) Jockey: Shane Fenelon Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: Shane Fenelon T: Mickey Bowen	98	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Reacted well to a visor when winning Sedgefield handicap hurdle in October on second outing for Mickey Bowen. Good second at Ffos Las next time but struggled back chasing since. Return to hurdles a plus. Change of headgear.

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Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.