GB - Market Rasen - Race 6

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

20.6f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

9.0K

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Verdict

UPTON'S MIGHTY OAK has the potential to do better over a longer trip on handicap debut. She's narrowly preferred to Ratemenow, who finished last season on a high, while Footage Detectives is another potential improver in a tricky finale.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Related to some above-average staying types. Showed ability when well-held fourth in a Hereford bumper/juvenile hurdle (2m, soft) last winter. Opening mark a lowly one and ought to make an impact now handicapping over a more suitable trip. 1st Pick 5 Upton's Mighty Oak Jockey: Luke Scott Trainer: Dr Richard Newland J: Luke Scott T: Dr Richard Newland	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Related to some above-average staying types. Showed ability when well-held fourth in a Hereford bumper/juvenile hurdle (2m, soft) last winter. Opening mark a lowly one and ought to make an impact now handicapping over a more suitable trip.
1	Hinted at ability in bumpers/novice hurdles. Attracted support and duly left previous form behind when 3½-length second on handicap bow at Newcastle (2½m) in March, chasing home a seemingly lesser-fancied stablemate. Solid claims to go one better on reappearance. 2nd Pick 1 Ratemenow (Ire) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Susan Corbett J: Nathan Moscrop T: Susan Corbett	99	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Hinted at ability in bumpers/novice hurdles. Attracted support and duly left previous form behind when 3½-length second on handicap bow at Newcastle (2½m) in March, chasing home a seemingly lesser-fancied stablemate. Solid claims to go one better on reappearance.
3	Sent off at long odds and hinted at ability in 2m novice/maiden hurdles over the spring. Type to do better now handicapping over a longer trip, especially if the market vibes are positive on return. 3rd Pick 3 Footage Detectives Jockey: Lee Edwards Trainer: Henry Oliver J: Lee Edwards T: Henry Oliver	71	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Sent off at long odds and hinted at ability in 2m novice/maiden hurdles over the spring. Type to do better now handicapping over a longer trip, especially if the market vibes are positive on return.

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