GB - Bangor-on-Dee - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

16.7f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

17.0K

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Verdict

This looks a golden opportunity for smart bumper performer IDAHO SUN to follow up his recent hurdle debut success. Noble George can take a step forward on second start over hurdles and ought to be in the mix for the places along with point winner They Want Me, now sent hurdling following a breathing operation.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Won his first 2 bumpers and progressed again when sixth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, doing all his best work at the finish. Impressed when winning on hurdles bow at Fontwell (17.7f) last month (form working out well) and has strong claims to follow up under a penalty. 1st Pick 1 Idaho Sun (Ire) Jockey: Bryan Carver Trainer: Harry Fry J: Bryan Carver T: Harry Fry	100	-	-	-	90%
Analysis Won his first 2 bumpers and progressed again when sixth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, doing all his best work at the finish. Impressed when winning on hurdles bow at Fontwell (17.7f) last month (form working out well) and has strong claims to follow up under a penalty.
6	Runner-up first 2 starts in bumpers (soft) but unsuited by test of speed on previous two runs, latterly when 5 lengths third in a 5-runner maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow. Softer ground may help him take a step forward on second start over hurdles. 2nd Pick 6 Noble George (Ire) Jockey: Lewis Stones Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Lewis Stones T: Jennie Candlish	74	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
Analysis Runner-up first 2 starts in bumpers (soft) but unsuited by test of speed on previous two runs, latterly when 5 lengths third in a 5-runner maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow. Softer ground may help him take a step forward on second start over hurdles.
13	From a good family and was purchased for £70,000 after winning his sole Point. 5/4 favourite on bumper/Rules debut but perhaps needed the run more than expected when fourth (behind Peckforton Hills) in a 6-runner bumper at Carlisle. May do better now sent hurdling following wind surgery. 3rd Pick 13 They Want Me (Ire) Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Theo Gillard T: Donald Mccain	74	-	-	-	7%
Analysis From a good family and was purchased for £70,000 after winning his sole Point. 5/4 favourite on bumper/Rules debut but perhaps needed the run more than expected when fourth (behind Peckforton Hills) in a 6-runner bumper at Carlisle. May do better now sent hurdling following wind surgery.

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