GB - Southwell - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.4f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

10.5K

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Verdict

TRAMUNTANA was unlucky not to make a winning return at Huntingdon last month and he can make amends with Sean Bowen back in the saddle. Don Rafael was a fortunate winner at Hereford but should be in the mix under a good-value conditional, while it wouldn't be a surprise to see Gold Link bounce back following a short break. Comanche Magic is one to be interested in if supported on handicap/stable debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Much improved on his first attempt in handicaps when scoring at Huntingdon in February and nearly made it 2-2 at the track when close second on return last month, a shade unlucky having met interference. Should go well again with Sean Bowen back up. 1st Pick 7 Tramuntana (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Much improved on his first attempt in handicaps when scoring at Huntingdon in February and nearly made it 2-2 at the track when close second on return last month, a shade unlucky having met interference. Should go well again with Sean Bowen back up.
6	Twice successful for Martin Keighley last year and was fortunate to resume winning ways on reappearance/stable debut at Hereford, scrambling home having been left in front last. Races off an unchanged mark and should be competitive with good-value 7 lb conditional in saddle. 2nd Pick 6 Don Rafael (Ire) Jockey: Benjamin Macey Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater J: Benjamin Macey T: Samuel Drinkwater	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Twice successful for Martin Keighley last year and was fortunate to resume winning ways on reappearance/stable debut at Hereford, scrambling home having been left in front last. Races off an unchanged mark and should be competitive with good-value 7 lb conditional in saddle.
4	Made the most of a good opportunity off reduced hurdles mark at Fontwell (21.8f) prior to finishing runner-up over the same C&D in September. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Kempton the following month but no surprise to see him closer to form following a short break. 3rd Pick 4 Gold Link (Fr) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Emma Lavelle J: Ben Jones T: Emma Lavelle	98	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Made the most of a good opportunity off reduced hurdles mark at Fontwell (21.8f) prior to finishing runner-up over the same C&D in September. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Kempton the following month but no surprise to see him closer to form following a short break.

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