GB - Chepstow - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

16.1f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft

16.5K

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Verdict

Lots with chances but the vote goes to DOCTORS HILL who can boast C&D-winning form and resumed his progress when runner-up at Newbury last time out. Leicester scorers Razzle Dazzle Boy and Double Oban head the list of dangers, although Aeroplane Blonde is weighted to have a say in his bid for a breakthrough success and handicap debutant Vol Royale can also have a say in this open contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Got off the mark over C&D in November and back on the up in a refitted hood when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. This enthusiastic sort is a likely player despite a 2 lb weights rise. 1st Pick 5 Doctors Hill Jockey: Sean Houlihan Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J: Sean Houlihan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Got off the mark over C&D in November and back on the up in a refitted hood when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. This enthusiastic sort is a likely player despite a 2 lb weights rise.
8	Resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 32 days ago. Up 3 lb but that form has been franked so he can go well again. 2nd Pick 8 Razzle Dazzle Boy (Ire) Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Tim Vaughan J: Lorcan Williams T: Tim Vaughan	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 32 days ago. Up 3 lb but that form has been franked so he can go well again.
3	Got back on the up with success in 15.5f handicap hurdle at Leicester in December, off the bridle considerably further out than rivals but finding plenty. Must enter calculations despite a 6 lb weights rise. 3rd Pick 3 Double Oban Jockey: Lewis Stones Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Lewis Stones T: Olly Murphy	94	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Got back on the up with success in 15.5f handicap hurdle at Leicester in December, off the bridle considerably further out than rivals but finding plenty. Must enter calculations despite a 6 lb weights rise.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.