GB - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

15.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

42.0K

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Verdict

FORTUNE DE MER left his hurdling debut form behind when winning a Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham last month and, with better still to come, he is taken to follow up on his handicap bow. Moveit Like Minnie ran well when third behind the subsequent Greatwood winner at this C&D 20 days ago and is next on the list, ahead of Poet Laureate who represents last year's winning yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Useful bumper winner last term and, in first-time hood, was much improved from seasonal/hurdling debut when leading close home in Grade 2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in October. Major player with further progress to come as he goes handicapping. 1st Pick 3 Fortune De Mer (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Useful bumper winner last term and, in first-time hood, was much improved from seasonal/hurdling debut when leading close home in Grade 2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in October. Major player with further progress to come as he goes handicapping.
6	Without a win since successful over fences on last season's return, but has made the frame over hurdles on last 3 starts. Form of his third at this C&D 20 days ago has been boosted since and he can make his presence felt once again. 2nd Pick 6 Moveit Like Minnie (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	98	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Without a win since successful over fences on last season's return, but has made the frame over hurdles on last 3 starts. Form of his third at this C&D 20 days ago has been boosted since and he can make his presence felt once again.
7	Third on last of 4 starts in points and encouraging third in 15-runner novice at Worcester on hurdling debut in October. Easily opened his account at Plumpton 18 days ago and remains capable of better as he goes handicapping, with a right-handed track promising to suit. 3rd Pick 7 Poet Laureate (Fr) Jockey: Freddie Gordon Trainer: Chris Gordon J: Freddie Gordon T: Chris Gordon	93	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Third on last of 4 starts in points and encouraging third in 15-runner novice at Worcester on hurdling debut in October. Easily opened his account at Plumpton 18 days ago and remains capable of better as he goes handicapping, with a right-handed track promising to suit.

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