GB - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

15.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

55.0K

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Verdict

Irish challenger MUNSIF proved a useful winner on the Flat for Roger Varian and can build on earlier promise to gain a first win in this sphere now the headgear goes back on for his first foray into handicap company. Talakan also has better days ahead of him and rates a big threat though, while Senator is another who can't be discounted easily in this cracking juvenile handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Useful winner on Flat for Roger Varian and has shaped well over hurdles for new connections, though went freely without his usual hood when third in 2m Navan novice 8 days ago. Capable of a fair bit better now going handicapping with headgear refitted. 1st Pick 1 Munsif (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Charles Byrnes, Ireland J: Sean Bowen T: Charles Byrnes, Ireland	98	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Useful winner on Flat for Roger Varian and has shaped well over hurdles for new connections, though went freely without his usual hood when third in 2m Navan novice 8 days ago. Capable of a fair bit better now going handicapping with headgear refitted.
5	A fair winner on the Flat in France and has made a promising start over hurdles for his new stable, hampered last when second of 11 in 2m Warwick juvenile 21 days ago. Should go well with potential for improvement still there. 2nd Pick 5 Talakan (Fr) Jockey: K. Brogan Trainer: Toby Lawes J: K. Brogan T: Toby Lawes	100	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis A fair winner on the Flat in France and has made a promising start over hurdles for his new stable, hampered last when second of 11 in 2m Warwick juvenile 21 days ago. Should go well with potential for improvement still there.
11	Fair Flat maiden in France. Changed hands for €140,000 and has improved with each of his 3 runs over hurdles, readily landing 2m juvenile at Market Rasen last month. Has more to offer on his handicap debut. Likely player. 3rd Pick 11 Senator (Fr) Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Jamie Snowden J: Jonathan Burke T: Jamie Snowden	98	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Fair Flat maiden in France. Changed hands for €140,000 and has improved with each of his 3 runs over hurdles, readily landing 2m juvenile at Market Rasen last month. Has more to offer on his handicap debut. Likely player.

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