GB - Uttoxeter - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

20f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

68.5K

VIEW

Verdict

AMERICAN MIKE opened his account for Olly Murphy at Perth last month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. He can score again. Riskintheground has a good record this time of year and looks the obvious danger.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Smart Grade 2-winning chaser for Gordon Elliott who posted his best effort for new connections when taking (dead-heated) 7-runner handicap chase at Perth (3m, good) 31 days ago. Just 3 lb higher now and must be of interest. Cheekpieces on first time. 1st Pick 1 American Mike (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Smart Grade 2-winning chaser for Gordon Elliott who posted his best effort for new connections when taking (dead-heated) 7-runner handicap chase at Perth (3m, good) 31 days ago. Just 3 lb higher now and must be of interest. Cheekpieces on first time.
2	C&D winner who took advantage of a drop in the weights when taking 11-runner handicap chase at Haydock (2½m, good) 39 days ago. Remains fairly treated and looks sure to go well again. 2nd Pick 2 Riskintheground (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis C&D winner who took advantage of a drop in the weights when taking 11-runner handicap chase at Haydock (2½m, good) 39 days ago. Remains fairly treated and looks sure to go well again.
3	Smart chaser at his best but disappointed in a light 2025-26 campaign for Olly Murphy. Starts off for new yard on a decent mark, however, and is worth a second look in the market. 3rd Pick 3 Gunsight Ridge Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Mike Sowersby J: Jonathan Burke T: Mike Sowersby	92	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Smart chaser at his best but disappointed in a light 2025-26 campaign for Olly Murphy. Starts off for new yard on a decent mark, however, and is worth a second look in the market.

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