GB - Ascot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

21.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

27.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Preference is for SHERBORNE who took advantage of his reduced mark with a wide-margin success at Exeter last time. A 7 lb rise might not be enough to prevent him following up, with Noahsgreatrainbow feared most on only his fourth chase start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Dual winner last season and, having dropped in the weights this term, scored comfortably in 4-runner handicap at Exeter (19f) 12 days ago, his fourth success under Freddie Gingell. Leading contender now that he's back on track. 1st Pick 3 Sherborne (Ire) Jockey: Freddie Gingell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Freddie Gingell T: Joe Tizzard	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Dual winner last season and, having dropped in the weights this term, scored comfortably in 4-runner handicap at Exeter (19f) 12 days ago, his fourth success under Freddie Gingell. Leading contender now that he's back on track.
2	Didn't manage to fulfil his bumper promise over hurdles but made a successful chasing debut in handicap at Wincanton in December. Hasn't progressed and probably not straightforward, although it remains early days for him in this sphere and this is very winnable. 2nd Pick 2 Noahsgreatrainbow (Ire) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Harry Derham J: Brendan Powell T: Harry Derham	99	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Didn't manage to fulfil his bumper promise over hurdles but made a successful chasing debut in handicap at Wincanton in December. Hasn't progressed and probably not straightforward, although it remains early days for him in this sphere and this is very winnable.
4	Not straightforward but recorded back-to-back wins at Fontwell a year ago and second of 4 at the same course in November. Hasn't kicked on in 2 starts since, though failed to stay 3m at Kempton 15 days ago, and return of cheekpieces could help. 3rd Pick 4 Diplomatic Ash (Ire) Jockey: Tom Cannon Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Tom Cannon T: Gary & Josh Moore	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Not straightforward but recorded back-to-back wins at Fontwell a year ago and second of 4 at the same course in November. Hasn't kicked on in 2 starts since, though failed to stay 3m at Kempton 15 days ago, and return of cheekpieces could help.

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