GB - Bangor-on-Dee - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

19.6f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

11.0K

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Verdict

Having justified good support when successful on debut for Dan Skelton at Uttoxeter, ASHDOWN FOREST fared best of those held up in a messy race when third behind Ballynoe Boy at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. He's well worth another chance to prove his revised mark a workable one and emerge victorious this time. La Lolita and Lucky in Taipan are others worth a second look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Proved a different proposition over hurdles as he landed the odds on the back of another breathing operation for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m) in July. Did best of those held up when third behind Ballynoe Boy at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and worth another chance to prove revised mark is workable. 1st Pick 7 Ashdown Forest (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Proved a different proposition over hurdles as he landed the odds on the back of another breathing operation for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m) in July. Did best of those held up when third behind Ballynoe Boy at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and worth another chance to prove revised mark is workable.
6	Had made the frame on 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps prior to gaining a breakthrough success at Market Rasen (19f) 3 weeks ago, running on. Omission of hurdles in the straight meant there was no pressure on his jumping but he commands respect nevertheless back at a slightly longer trip. 2nd Pick 6 Ballynoe Boy (Ire) Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Nicky Richards	97	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Had made the frame on 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps prior to gaining a breakthrough success at Market Rasen (19f) 3 weeks ago, running on. Omission of hurdles in the straight meant there was no pressure on his jumping but he commands respect nevertheless back at a slightly longer trip.
4	Got off the mark in 4-runner mares novice hurdle at Ludlow (21f) last season and shaped well on 2 of her 3 starts since, stepping up on her comeback run when fourth at Worcester (2½m) 12 days ago. That may well have put her spot on for this. 3rd Pick 4 La Lolita (Fr) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Gary Hanmer J: James Bowen T: Gary Hanmer	99	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Got off the mark in 4-runner mares novice hurdle at Ludlow (21f) last season and shaped well on 2 of her 3 starts since, stepping up on her comeback run when fourth at Worcester (2½m) 12 days ago. That may well have put her spot on for this.

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