GB - Sedgefield - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

26.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

12.0K

VIEW

Verdict

REALISATION firmly dispelled any question marks regarding her stamina over C&D last month and a 6 lb rise for that decisive victory looks manageable. She may have most to fear from Mountain Mike, who bettered his chase debut effort when second at Hereford and is probably capable of better in this sphere. Stratagem is best of the rest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Made the frame first 3 starts this season following a second breathing operation. Always to the fore when opening chase account over C&D back from an 11-week break last month and remains on a feasible mark having gone up 6 lb for that. 1st Pick 2 Realisation (Fr) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Charlie Longsdon J: Richie Mclernon T: Charlie Longsdon	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Made the frame first 3 starts this season following a second breathing operation. Always to the fore when opening chase account over C&D back from an 11-week break last month and remains on a feasible mark having gone up 6 lb for that.
1	Ffos Las novice hurdle winner on heavy ground last season. Matched that level of form when runner-up on second chase start at Hereford last time and he needs considering off 1 lb lower here. 2nd Pick 1 Mountain Mike (Ire) Jockey: Luke Scott Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole J: Luke Scott T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	98	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Ffos Las novice hurdle winner on heavy ground last season. Matched that level of form when runner-up on second chase start at Hereford last time and he needs considering off 1 lb lower here.
3	Regressed for Paul Nicholls and similar story for new connections this season, prior to finishing third in a 9-runner Doncaster handicap (3m, good to soft) in February (first run following another breathing operation). Wouldn't be without hope if able to build on that here. 3rd Pick 3 Stratagem (Fr) Jockey: Shane Fenelon Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: Shane Fenelon T: Mickey Bowen	97	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Regressed for Paul Nicholls and similar story for new connections this season, prior to finishing third in a 9-runner Doncaster handicap (3m, good to soft) in February (first run following another breathing operation). Wouldn't be without hope if able to build on that here.

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