GB - Ascot - Race 6

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

23.8f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

48.0K

VIEW

Verdict

GABBYS CROSS seemed to idle a bit in front when collared late by the reopposing Copperhead at Newbury 4 weeks ago and can take his revenge with Sean Bowen doing the steering this time. Certainly Red made an encouraging return from an absence at Sandown recently and could also have a big say if showing up here in a similar mood.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Placed for a second time in veterans events since joining Nick Scholfield when getting collared late by Copperhead at Newbury at the end of last month. Seemed to idle on that occasion but has Sean Bowen on to make his mind up this time. 1st Pick 3 Gabbys Cross (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Nick Scholfield J: Sean Bowen T: Nick Scholfield	98	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Placed for a second time in veterans events since joining Nick Scholfield when getting collared late by Copperhead at Newbury at the end of last month. Seemed to idle on that occasion but has Sean Bowen on to make his mind up this time.
1	Went a long time without a win after landing the 2020 Reynoldstown novice over C&D but has proved a revelation in veterans company, scoring for a fourth time when edging out Gabbys Cross at Newbury 4 weeks ago. Shouldn't be much between them again. 2nd Pick 1 Copperhead Jockey: Freddie Gingell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Freddie Gingell T: Joe Tizzard	97	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Went a long time without a win after landing the 2020 Reynoldstown novice over C&D but has proved a revelation in veterans company, scoring for a fourth time when edging out Gabbys Cross at Newbury 4 weeks ago. Shouldn't be much between them again.
2	Enhanced good record at Sandown when winning a small-field veterans event over this trip in November 2024. Seen only twice since but a recent comeback third at Sandown shows all his ability is still there. 3rd Pick 2 Certainly Red Jockey: Marc Goldstein Trainer: Lydia Richards J: Marc Goldstein T: Lydia Richards	100	-	-	-	24%	Scratched
Analysis Enhanced good record at Sandown when winning a small-field veterans event over this trip in November 2024. Seen only twice since but a recent comeback third at Sandown shows all his ability is still there.

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