GB - Taunton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

23f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

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Verdict

CAPTAIN BOUDET's latest effort at Newbury was a shocker but the emerging pattern points to a strong preference for right-handed tracks where he is concerned and he gets the nod ahead of the consistent and likeable Good Friday Fairy, who probably doesn't hold any secrets from the handicapper but is more likely than most to run his race. If Bucksy des Epeires puts his best forward he'll have a real chance off this reduced mark, while Brave Kingdom looks risky and Royal Jewel's stamina is unproven.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Successful at Hereford and Exeter last season and left below-par reappearance behind when runner-up back at Hereford (25f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Pulled up at Newbury last time but was a good second on penultimate start (again at Hereford) and this return to a right-hand track will help. 1st Pick 5 Captain Boudet (Fr) Jockey: Chad Bament Trainer: Jeremy Scott J: Chad Bament T: Jeremy Scott	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Successful at Hereford and Exeter last season and left below-par reappearance behind when runner-up back at Hereford (25f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Pulled up at Newbury last time but was a good second on penultimate start (again at Hereford) and this return to a right-hand track will help.
3	Likeable type who was a back-to-back winner of handicap chases last February, latterly over 21.7f at this course. Added to his tally when striking on return at Exeter and followed that with a solid third off this 4 lb higher mark at the same course last month. Major player back up in trip here. 2nd Pick 3 Good Friday Fairy (Ire) Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben Clarke J: Non Runner T: Ben Clarke	99	-	-	-	37%	Scratched
Analysis Likeable type who was a back-to-back winner of handicap chases last February, latterly over 21.7f at this course. Added to his tally when striking on return at Exeter and followed that with a solid third off this 4 lb higher mark at the same course last month. Major player back up in trip here.
4	Lingfield maiden hurdle winner in November 2023 and successful start over fences in a 4-runner novices' handicap on his reappearance last season. Rather disappointing since but the handicapper has given him a chance (now 1 lb below Ascot winning mark) and he will be a danger to all if bouncing back. 3rd Pick 4 Bucksy Des Epeires (Fr) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams J: Charlie Deutsch T: Venetia Williams	95	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Lingfield maiden hurdle winner in November 2023 and successful start over fences in a 4-runner novices' handicap on his reappearance last season. Rather disappointing since but the handicapper has given him a chance (now 1 lb below Ascot winning mark) and he will be a danger to all if bouncing back.

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Claiming Race

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