GB - Windsor - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

20f

Sweepstakes Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Heavy in places)

137.5K

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Verdict

A tricky event, with the versatile mare TAKE NO CHANCES fancied to build on a most encouraging run behind Impose Toi at Newbury last month. Potters Charm has proven himself a reliable sort at a high level and this looks his best opportunity to score since he was awarded a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham this time last year. Last season's winner Nemean Lion is also much respected, the step back up in trip sure to suit after a positive return in the Fighting Fifth.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Winner of listed race at Wetherby and mares' Grade 2 at Ascot last term. Just touched off by Strong Leader back at Wetherby in November and shaped better than result from a long way back when third to Impose Toi in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (24.3f, good to soft) later that month. Shortlisted. 1st Pick 3 Take No Chances (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Winner of listed race at Wetherby and mares' Grade 2 at Ascot last term. Just touched off by Strong Leader back at Wetherby in November and shaped better than result from a long way back when third to Impose Toi in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (24.3f, good to soft) later that month. Shortlisted.
2	Won his first 4 starts over hurdles last season, including a Grade 1 novice at Aintree (17f). Limitations perhaps exposed at the top level since, though he's emerged with credit from both completed outings this term, most recently when fourth in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Player back in trip. 2nd Pick 2 Potters Charm (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Won his first 4 starts over hurdles last season, including a Grade 1 novice at Aintree (17f). Limitations perhaps exposed at the top level since, though he's emerged with credit from both completed outings this term, most recently when fourth in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Player back in trip.
1	Likeable sort who landed this race last season prior to taking the Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell in February. Shaped as if retaining all ability when 1¾ lengths third of 5 to Golden Ace in Fighting Fifth and step back up in trip will suit. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 3rd Pick 1 Nemean Lion (Ger) Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: Kerry Lee J: Conor O'farrell T: Kerry Lee	98	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Likeable sort who landed this race last season prior to taking the Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell in February. Shaped as if retaining all ability when 1¾ lengths third of 5 to Golden Ace in Fighting Fifth and step back up in trip will suit. Tongue strap on for 1st time.

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