GB - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

16.8f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

48.0K

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Verdict

HAAS BOY had lots to spare at Wincanton earlier in the month and might be able to defy the handicapper again. Pure Carbon is an obvious danger, although it also wouldn't be a surprise to see Yes Indeed stage a revival with Sean Bowen back in the saddle.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Gained a third win of a resurgent season for Chester Williams when easily seeing off 3 rivals at Wincanton (2m, good to soft) under Tom Bellamy 24 days ago. Even an 8 lb rise may not stop him. 1st Pick 3 Haas Boy (Fr) Jockey: Tom Bellamy Trainer: Chester Williams J: Tom Bellamy T: Chester Williams	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Gained a third win of a resurgent season for Chester Williams when easily seeing off 3 rivals at Wincanton (2m, good to soft) under Tom Bellamy 24 days ago. Even an 8 lb rise may not stop him.
2	Maiden hurdler who has taken very well to fences, winning 2m handicaps at Huntingdon and Musselburgh this winter. Good second in Kempton novice handicap latest and another bold showing is on the cards. 2nd Pick 2 Pure Carbon Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Harry Derham J: Brendan Powell T: Harry Derham	96	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Maiden hurdler who has taken very well to fences, winning 2m handicaps at Huntingdon and Musselburgh this winter. Good second in Kempton novice handicap latest and another bold showing is on the cards.
1	Won a pair of handicap chases around 2m under Sean Bowen on joining Martin Keighley last spring. Has found life tougher this season, albeit the Plate at Cheltenham last time was always asking a lot. The return to 2m should suit and he's not discounted with his sights lowered. Cheekpieces go on. 3rd Pick 1 Yes Indeed (Fr) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Martin Keighley J: Sean Bowen T: Martin Keighley	95	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Won a pair of handicap chases around 2m under Sean Bowen on joining Martin Keighley last spring. Has found life tougher this season, albeit the Plate at Cheltenham last time was always asking a lot. The return to 2m should suit and he's not discounted with his sights lowered. Cheekpieces go on.

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