GB - Chepstow - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

16.1f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft

13.5K

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Verdict

French raider MR DIAFOIRUS showed enough on the level in his native country to think he can be a big factor now hurdling, so he could be the way to go. Mister Ursus, Marhaba Prince and Lipstick are the conceivable threats.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Useful form on Flat (stays 15.5f) in France, last of 5 in Group 3 last time. Sold from A. Fabre €25,000 in November and possesses the raw ability to be a big factor if taking to hurdling. 1st Pick 5 Mr Diafoirus (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Hugo Merienne, France J: Charlie Deutsch T: Hugo Merienne, France	97	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Useful form on Flat (stays 15.5f) in France, last of 5 in Group 3 last time. Sold from A. Fabre €25,000 in November and possesses the raw ability to be a big factor if taking to hurdling.
4	Multiple scorer on the Flat in France and, equipped with a first-time hood, didn't shape at all badly when fourth in a 9-runner Bangor novice (16.7f, heavy) on debut in this sphere. Improved on that when second at Leicester a month ago and type to go on progressing for his excellent yard. 2nd Pick 4 Mister Ursus (Ire) Jockey: K. Brogan Trainer: Olly Murphy J: K. Brogan T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Multiple scorer on the Flat in France and, equipped with a first-time hood, didn't shape at all badly when fourth in a 9-runner Bangor novice (16.7f, heavy) on debut in this sphere. Improved on that when second at Leicester a month ago and type to go on progressing for his excellent yard.
3	Fair bumper winner who was turned over at short odds in 4-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f) on hurdles bow in December. Bumped into an improver when second at Wincanton a week ago and another bold bid is forthcoming. 3rd Pick 3 Marhaba Prince Jockey: Ben Godfrey Trainer: Anthony Honeyball J: Ben Godfrey T: Anthony Honeyball	99	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Fair bumper winner who was turned over at short odds in 4-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f) on hurdles bow in December. Bumped into an improver when second at Wincanton a week ago and another bold bid is forthcoming.

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