GB - Southwell - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

24.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

Mel Rowley has her string in good nick so the returning JUST IN A BIT is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark (form of his final start at Chepstow has been well advertised) and gain a first win. Moonlightinthepark is feared most on the back of a good recent Worcester second, although both Twist Of Fatecatch and Billy Boi Blue can also play a prominent role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Lightly-raced 8-y-o who has been placed on all 4 outings since switched to fences, posting a good third of 10 in handicap chase at Chepstow (3m, good) in March. That form proved strong so he's weighted to go close off the same mark with yard going well. 1st Pick 6 Just In A Bit Jockey: Toby Wynne Trainer: Mel Rowley J: Toby Wynne T: Mel Rowley	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Lightly-raced 8-y-o who has been placed on all 4 outings since switched to fences, posting a good third of 10 in handicap chase at Chepstow (3m, good) in March. That form proved strong so he's weighted to go close off the same mark with yard going well.
7	Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Upped in trip and best run under Rules when 1½ lengths second of 9 to Billy Boi Blue in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, soft) 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. Up 3 lb here but not taken lightly. 2nd Pick 7 Moonlightinthepark (Ire) Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero J: Jack Tudor T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	97	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Upped in trip and best run under Rules when 1½ lengths second of 9 to Billy Boi Blue in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, soft) 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. Up 3 lb here but not taken lightly.
4	On a losing run but he made an encouraging start over fences with third of 8 in handicap at Worcester (23f, good) in August, leading until 2 out. Should have more to offer. Very much one to consider. 3rd Pick 4 Twist Of Fatecatch (Fr) Jockey: Bradley Harris Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Bradley Harris T: Neil Mulholland	96	-	-	-	23%
Analysis On a losing run but he made an encouraging start over fences with third of 8 in handicap at Worcester (23f, good) in August, leading until 2 out. Should have more to offer. Very much one to consider.

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