GB - Stratford-on-Avon - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

22.6f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

JEU D'OPALE might be able to cope with a 9 lb rise for Wincanton. Second choice is Batwomen who had a possible excuse when beaten at a short price last time and could resume her progression after a breathing operation. Star of Affinity is next on the list.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Chase winner in France in 2022. Well held over hurdles on first 3 British starts after an absence but has found form again since returned to fences, winning 2½m Wincanton handicap (heavy) last time. Raised 9 lb but retains handicapping scope on his French form. 1st Pick 5 Jeu D'opale (Fr) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams J: Charlie Deutsch T: Venetia Williams	100	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Chase winner in France in 2022. Well held over hurdles on first 3 British starts after an absence but has found form again since returned to fences, winning 2½m Wincanton handicap (heavy) last time. Raised 9 lb but retains handicapping scope on his French form.
3	Progressive dual hurdle winner last season. Promising start to her chase career in handicaps around 2½m towards the end of 2025 and probably worth forgiving a subsequent odds-on defeat at Huntingdon as her stamina seemed stretched tackling 3m for the first time. Has had a breathing operation. 2nd Pick 3 Batwomen (Ire) Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Conor O'farrell T: Neil Mulholland	97	-	-	-	15%	Scratched
Analysis Progressive dual hurdle winner last season. Promising start to her chase career in handicaps around 2½m towards the end of 2025 and probably worth forgiving a subsequent odds-on defeat at Huntingdon as her stamina seemed stretched tackling 3m for the first time. Has had a breathing operation.
1	Already as good a chaser as he was a hurdler, finishing second at Wincanton before making the most of a good opportunity in a match race at Plumpton (2½m) last month. 3rd Pick 1 Star Of Affinity (Ire) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard	94	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Already as good a chaser as he was a hurdler, finishing second at Wincanton before making the most of a good opportunity in a match race at Plumpton (2½m) last month.

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