GB - Worcester - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

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Verdict

This looks an excellent opportunity for THICKTHORN TOM, who whilst a somewhat fortunate winner at Stratford 4 days ago, has proved himself a much-improved model since switched to fences and he ought to take some stopping under a penalty. Atreides is in better heart than the bare results suggest this season and this drop back in trip rates a plus. Thank You Blue also isn't out of things.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Much improved over fences, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts equipped with first-time blinkers at Stratford (19f) 4 days ago. Took advantage of main rival's last fence blunder then but he appeals as the one to beat once more under a penalty. 1st Pick 2 Thickthorn Tom (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	63%	3/5
Analysis Much improved over fences, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts equipped with first-time blinkers at Stratford (19f) 4 days ago. Took advantage of main rival's last fence blunder then but he appeals as the one to beat once more under a penalty.
3	Won back-to-back small-field handicaps in December and in better heart than the bare results this season, appearing to find the 23f trip stretching him when fifth here at the beginning of the month. This return to shorter rates more suitable provided he jumps better than last time. 2nd Pick 3 Atreides (Ire) Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Richie Mclernon T: Neil Mulholland	99	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Won back-to-back small-field handicaps in December and in better heart than the bare results this season, appearing to find the 23f trip stretching him when fifth here at the beginning of the month. This return to shorter rates more suitable provided he jumps better than last time.
1	Completed a quick-fire hat-trick over hurdles at Ludlow in February and ran better than he had on his return to chasing when staying on gradually for third at Cartmel (21f) 3 weeks ago. Much lower mark to operate from in this sphere but yet to scale same heights as he has over hurdles. 3rd Pick 1 Thank You Blue Jockey: I. J. Power Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: I. J. Power T: Jennie Candlish	96	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Completed a quick-fire hat-trick over hurdles at Ludlow in February and ran better than he had on his return to chasing when staying on gradually for third at Cartmel (21f) 3 weeks ago. Much lower mark to operate from in this sphere but yet to scale same heights as he has over hurdles.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.