GB - Uttoxeter - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

15.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

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Verdict

THICKTHORN TOM has proved a different proposition of late over fences, again travelling strongly through the race when winning at Worcester last week, and he looks to hold strong claims back hurdling. The main danger could be Mayday Games, who scored in good style on his stable debut, ahead of Genbu.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Much improved over fences this season, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when scoring under a penalty at Worcester (2½m) 8 days ago. Has lower mark back hurdling so this strong-travelling type is a major player. 1st Pick 4 Thickthorn Tom (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	93	-	-	-	29%	Scratched
Analysis Much improved over fences this season, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when scoring under a penalty at Worcester (2½m) 8 days ago. Has lower mark back hurdling so this strong-travelling type is a major player.
5	After 8 months off ahead of first run since leaving Clare Ellam, got off the mark in impressive fashion in 12-runner novice handicap at Stratford in June. Can remain competitive given the manner of his victory last time. 2nd Pick 5 Mayday Games (Ire) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Shaun Lycett J: Brendan Powell T: Shaun Lycett	100	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis After 8 months off ahead of first run since leaving Clare Ellam, got off the mark in impressive fashion in 12-runner novice handicap at Stratford in June. Can remain competitive given the manner of his victory last time.
9	Doubled his tally when scoring over this C&D in May. Has shaped as if still in good form since, racing closer to the pace than ideal when fifth of 10 in race won by Cawthorne Banker here 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt. 3rd Pick 9 Genbu Jockey: Charlie Price Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies J: Charlie Price T: Sarah-Jayne Davies	98	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Doubled his tally when scoring over this C&D in May. Has shaped as if still in good form since, racing closer to the pace than ideal when fifth of 10 in race won by Cawthorne Banker here 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt.

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