GB - Uttoxeter - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

24.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

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Verdict

AXEL BLEUE is a chaser on the up and still looks on a workable mark. He can register his third victory of the season. Light N Strike could prove dangerous if the return to Emma Lavelle sparks a revival in form, whilst the consistent Grand Clermont is also much respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Point/dual bumper winner who came good at the third time of asking over fences at Worcester in July and has continued his progress since, landing 8-runner handicap chase at same course 23 days ago after a breathing operation. Just 4 lb higher here and is a leading player. 1st Pick 6 Axel Bleue Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: James Bowen T: Mickey Bowen	100	-	-	-	67%	1/2
Analysis Point/dual bumper winner who came good at the third time of asking over fences at Worcester in July and has continued his progress since, landing 8-runner handicap chase at same course 23 days ago after a breathing operation. Just 4 lb higher here and is a leading player.
4	Scored at Newton Abbot early last season for Emma Lavelle before good third in valuable handicap at this course. Form rather patchy for Mickey Bowen since but rejoined former yard now and figures off a handy mark. Market check advised. 2nd Pick 4 Light N Strike (Ire) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Emma Lavelle J: Ben Jones T: Emma Lavelle	97	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Scored at Newton Abbot early last season for Emma Lavelle before good third in valuable handicap at this course. Form rather patchy for Mickey Bowen since but rejoined former yard now and figures off a handy mark. Market check advised.
1	Ground-versatile sort who has gone from strength to strength for current connections, winning handicaps over C&D and Perth this summer. Continued in good heart since and another bold bid looks on the cards. 3rd Pick 1 Grand Clermont (Fr) Jockey: Rian Corcoran Trainer: David Pipe J: Rian Corcoran T: David Pipe	99	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Ground-versatile sort who has gone from strength to strength for current connections, winning handicaps over C&D and Perth this summer. Continued in good heart since and another bold bid looks on the cards.

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