GB - Sedgefield - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

10.5K

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Verdict

The one who appeals most is BELAYA RIVER, who has been handed a fair-looking mark for his handicap debut in this sphere. Captain Cool was a clear second in a C&D handicap (form figures at this track read 212) last time and he won't go down without a fight, while Maple and Diamond Jim are others to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Placed a few times on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and made it third time lucky over hurdles when making all in 2m Catterick juvenile event in January. Put in his place when chasing home a hurdling debutant at Kelso since but pulled clear of the rest and is interesting on this handicap debut. 1st Pick 5 Belaya River (Fr) Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Harry Derham J: Harry Reed T: Harry Derham	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Placed a few times on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and made it third time lucky over hurdles when making all in 2m Catterick juvenile event in January. Put in his place when chasing home a hurdling debutant at Kelso since but pulled clear of the rest and is interesting on this handicap debut.
1	Irish point winner who opened hurdles account over C&D in October. Lost little caste in defeat when chasing home a progressive type in Cosmic Soul (since completed the hat-trick), in turn pulling clear of the rest, and another bold show is on the cards. 2nd Pick 1 Captain Cool (Ire) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Sean Quinlan T: Jennie Candlish	97	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Irish point winner who opened hurdles account over C&D in October. Lost little caste in defeat when chasing home a progressive type in Cosmic Soul (since completed the hat-trick), in turn pulling clear of the rest, and another bold show is on the cards.
2	Little impact all 3 starts over hurdles this season but the handicapper has been quick to offer sympathy (now 2 lb lower than when scoring at Uttoxeter last spring) and he's finished runner-up on the Flat the last twice. Couldn't rule out. 3rd Pick 2 Maple Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Ruth Jefferson J: Theo Gillard T: Ruth Jefferson	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Little impact all 3 starts over hurdles this season but the handicapper has been quick to offer sympathy (now 2 lb lower than when scoring at Uttoxeter last spring) and he's finished runner-up on the Flat the last twice. Couldn't rule out.

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