GB - Sedgefield - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

19.9f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

It's been the thick end of 3 years since PHANTOM GOLD was last seen on a racecourse but, provided that the market vibes surrounding this 8-y-o are upbeat, he may nevertheless prove too good for these. Bright Legend and Who's Glen both put in good shifts in handicaps last time and will likely fight out the finish if Phantom Gold isn't fit enough to do himself justice.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Won sole start in point bumpers in February 2023 and followed up in a first-time hood (retained) in a Newton Abbot on Rules debut in July of that year. Looked useful that day and, though absent since, it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting ahead of this hurdles/stable debut. 1st Pick 4 Phantom Gold (Ire) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Sean Quinlan T: Jennie Candlish	0	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Won sole start in point bumpers in February 2023 and followed up in a first-time hood (retained) in a Newton Abbot on Rules debut in July of that year. Looked useful that day and, though absent since, it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting ahead of this hurdles/stable debut.
1	Winner on the Flat and though yet to hit the target following 19 attempts over jumps, he has posted several solid efforts in defeat. Latest third in a 15-runner Wincanton handicap (2½m, soft) was among his best jumps form and he has strong claims back in maiden company. 2nd Pick 1 Bright Legend (Ire) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Faye Bramley J: Richie Mclernon T: Faye Bramley	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Winner on the Flat and though yet to hit the target following 19 attempts over jumps, he has posted several solid efforts in defeat. Latest third in a 15-runner Wincanton handicap (2½m, soft) was among his best jumps form and he has strong claims back in maiden company.
5	Useful handicapper on the Flat for Andrew Balding and placed on 3 of his 4 starts since switched to hurdles, most recently finishing third of 10 on handicap bow in this sphere at Musselburgh (2½m, good). Major player. 3rd Pick 5 Who's Glen (Fr) Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Theo Gillard T: Donald Mccain	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Useful handicapper on the Flat for Andrew Balding and placed on 3 of his 4 starts since switched to hurdles, most recently finishing third of 10 on handicap bow in this sphere at Musselburgh (2½m, good). Major player.

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