GB - Chepstow - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

16.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft

34.0K

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Verdict

Back below his last winning mark, this looks a good opportunity for MARTATOR to notch another win for the resurgent Venetia Williams team. Dr T J Eckleburg is 5 lb lower than when successful in this race last year and looks the main danger following a return to form, while Harper's Brook isn't one for maximum faith but has been given a chance by the handicapper.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Most progressive when landing 5-timer in 2024. Has come back down weights but showed ability remains when second at Ascot in November and was creeping into contention when unseating at Sandown latest. Yard back among the winners and looks handicapped to strike. 1st Pick 1 Martator (Fr) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams J: Charlie Deutsch T: Venetia Williams	100	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Most progressive when landing 5-timer in 2024. Has come back down weights but showed ability remains when second at Ascot in November and was creeping into contention when unseating at Sandown latest. Yard back among the winners and looks handicapped to strike.
5	Winner of corresponding race off 5 lb higher mark in 2025 and confirmed that he's back in good form when third behind unexposed sort at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Has plenty in his favour. 2nd Pick 5 Dr T J Eckleburg (Ire) Jockey: Conor Ring Trainer: Evan Williams J: Conor Ring T: Evan Williams	99	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Winner of corresponding race off 5 lb higher mark in 2025 and confirmed that he's back in good form when third behind unexposed sort at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Has plenty in his favour.
3	Often promises more than he delivers, as was the case when third at Wetherby in December. That remains a standout effort from 3 starts this season but he's been given a chance by the handicapper. 3rd Pick 3 Harper's Brook (Ire) Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Kielan Woods T: Dan Skelton	97	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Often promises more than he delivers, as was the case when third at Wetherby in December. That remains a standout effort from 3 starts this season but he's been given a chance by the handicapper.

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