GB - Cartmel - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

25.5f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

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Verdict

In the hope he keeps the mistakes down it could be worth chancing SLANEY OPERA on his first visit to Cartmel off a tempting mark as this finish should suit him. Stratagem might be the danger, with today's trip not sure to be ideal for Saturday's winner Sean Og.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Successful at Sedgefield (3¼m) in January for Ruth Jefferson. Has proved expensive to follow so far for current connections (let down by jumping at Newton Abbot last week), though below last winning mark now and Cartmel's marathon run-in should suit. Could be worth chancing. 1st Pick 5 Slaney Opera (Ire) Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Nick Scholfield J: Harry Reed T: Nick Scholfield	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Successful at Sedgefield (3¼m) in January for Ruth Jefferson. Has proved expensive to follow so far for current connections (let down by jumping at Newton Abbot last week), though below last winning mark now and Cartmel's marathon run-in should suit. Could be worth chancing.
1	Building up a decent record at Cartmel, resuming winning ways under today's rider in 29f veterans handicap chase (5 ran) in May and running a good race over C&D 3 weeks ago. Respected again. 2nd Pick 1 Stratagem (Fr) Jockey: Mr James Murray Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: Mr James Murray T: Mickey Bowen	96	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Building up a decent record at Cartmel, resuming winning ways under today's rider in 29f veterans handicap chase (5 ran) in May and running a good race over C&D 3 weeks ago. Respected again.
3	Course specialist, scoring for a fifth time here in 21f handicap chase on Saturday. Can never be dismissed at this track, although carries a penalty now and this longer trip possibly not ideal. 3rd Pick 3 Sean Og (Ire) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Dianne Sayer J: Sean Quinlan T: Dianne Sayer	95	-	-	-	31%	Scratched
Analysis Course specialist, scoring for a fifth time here in 21f handicap chase on Saturday. Can never be dismissed at this track, although carries a penalty now and this longer trip possibly not ideal.

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