GB - Southwell - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

15.8f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft

8.0K

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Verdict

It remains to be see in JOHNNY BOOM will back up his recent success on the Flat back in this sphere, but the chance is worth taking given that this mark is a potentially lenient one. Secret Vino took a step forward on his handicap debut at Worcester and will be a threat if able to build on that, while Little Venice and Platenium are others to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Missed whole of 2024/25 jumps season, but resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark having won a Flat handicap in decisive fashion at Leicester (11.8f, soft) back from a year off last month. High on the shortlist. 1st Pick 3 Johnny Boom (Ire) Jockey: Lilly Pinchin Trainer: Shaun Lycett J: Lilly Pinchin T: Shaun Lycett	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Missed whole of 2024/25 jumps season, but resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark having won a Flat handicap in decisive fashion at Leicester (11.8f, soft) back from a year off last month. High on the shortlist.
2	Well held in a bumper and 3 maiden hurdles, but much more like it when coming home in fourth under a hands-and-heels ride on handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft). First-time hood he sported that day is retained and he's one to consider off the same mark. 2nd Pick 2 Secret Vino Jockey: Jack Andrews Trainer: Tom Ellis J: Jack Andrews T: Tom Ellis	97	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Well held in a bumper and 3 maiden hurdles, but much more like it when coming home in fourth under a hands-and-heels ride on handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good to soft). First-time hood he sported that day is retained and he's one to consider off the same mark.
5	Fair winner on the Flat and while she has yet to get her head in front over hurdles, she has found just one too good in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Leicester the last twice, latterly going agonisingly close despite refusing to settle. Definite claims off the same mark. 3rd Pick 5 Little Venice Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Conor O'farrell T: Neil Mulholland	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Fair winner on the Flat and while she has yet to get her head in front over hurdles, she has found just one too good in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Leicester the last twice, latterly going agonisingly close despite refusing to settle. Definite claims off the same mark.

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