GB - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

23.6f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

21.5K

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Verdict

Unexposed JOYAU ALLEN gets the nod on handicap debut, while acknowledging he isn't one for maximum faith. Hard Dealt stands out among the remainder.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Envoi Allen. Clearly been a fragile sort since his bumper days, though there were more promising signs when third over 2m3f at Taunton early last month, and he looks interesting over a longer trip on handicap debut. 1st Pick 7 Joyau Allen (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Envoi Allen. Clearly been a fragile sort since his bumper days, though there were more promising signs when third over 2m3f at Taunton early last month, and he looks interesting over a longer trip on handicap debut.
2	Irish point/Worcester novice winner is knocking on the door in handicaps, finding only a likeable one too good on first start over 3m last time. Entitled to be in the mix again up 3 lb. 2nd Pick 2 Hard Dealt (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Henry Daly J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Henry Daly	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Irish point/Worcester novice winner is knocking on the door in handicaps, finding only a likeable one too good on first start over 3m last time. Entitled to be in the mix again up 3 lb.
9	Has remained in good form since winning at Huntingdon (2½m) in November, finishing third in solid handicap for the grade at Warwick (2m) last time, and he's worth a try over this much longer trip. 3rd Pick 9 A Good Yomp Jockey: Dillon Butler Trainer: Andrew Martin J: Dillon Butler T: Andrew Martin	98	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Has remained in good form since winning at Huntingdon (2½m) in November, finishing third in solid handicap for the grade at Warwick (2m) last time, and he's worth a try over this much longer trip.

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