GB - Cheltenham - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

25f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

27.5K

VIEW

Verdict

LITTLE LEDGEND has thrived for the recent switch to chasing and can extend his unbeaten record to 3. Fellow novice Fairlawn Skipper made a winning chase bow in good style at Kelso last month and he looks the other potential improver in the field, while Unanswered Prayers is lurking on a dangerous mark on return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Had a touch of seconditis in bumpers/over hurdles but he's 2 from 2 over fences (both wins at Worcester). Remains totally unexposed as a stayer and his rider has an excellent strike rate for this yard. 1st Pick 3 Little Ledgend (Ire) Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Mr James King T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Had a touch of seconditis in bumpers/over hurdles but he's 2 from 2 over fences (both wins at Worcester). Remains totally unexposed as a stayer and his rider has an excellent strike rate for this yard.
7	Dual hurdles winner this summer and just as good when making a winning chase bow at Kelso 5 weeks ago, jumping fine. Top amateur booked and likely to go well. 2nd Pick 7 Fairlawn Skipper Jockey: Mr D. O'connor Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: Mr D. O'connor T: Mickey Bowen	99	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Dual hurdles winner this summer and just as good when making a winning chase bow at Kelso 5 weeks ago, jumping fine. Top amateur booked and likely to go well.
9	On a losing run and was in poor form when last seen in the spring, but starts the new season potentially well treated at least (14 lb lower than when a close fifth in this last year on return). 3rd Pick 9 Unanswered Prayers (Ire) Jockey: Mr Henry Main Trainer: Chris Gordon J: Mr Henry Main T: Chris Gordon	95	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis On a losing run and was in poor form when last seen in the spring, but starts the new season potentially well treated at least (14 lb lower than when a close fifth in this last year on return).

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