GB - Cheltenham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

25f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

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Verdict

Despite losing his unbeaten record over fences, LITTLE LEDGEND emerged with plenty of credit when third in a similar amateur riders' handicap over C&D 3 weeks ago. In a change of headgear he's marginally preferred to Herakles Westwood and Transmission, both of whom have previous in this race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Has quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler, winning a pair of Worcester handicaps in August/September. Lost his unbeaten record but shaped well when third over C&D under this rider 3 weeks ago and in a change of headgear, he remains of interest. 1st Pick 4 Little Ledgend (Ire) Jockey: Mr James King Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Mr James King T: Olly Murphy	98	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Has quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler, winning a pair of Worcester handicaps in August/September. Lost his unbeaten record but shaped well when third over C&D under this rider 3 weeks ago and in a change of headgear, he remains of interest.
1	Successful over 25f at Cheltenham on New Year's Day before finding the spring festivals a shade too competitive. Runner-up in this race 12 months ago and leading amateur rider booked. Has to be of interest. 2nd Pick 1 Herakles Westwood (Fr) Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews Trainer: Warren Greatrex J: Miss Gina Andrews T: Warren Greatrex	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Successful over 25f at Cheltenham on New Year's Day before finding the spring festivals a shade too competitive. Runner-up in this race 12 months ago and leading amateur rider booked. Has to be of interest.
2	Back to form with a bang during the spring, winning Edinburgh National and solid efforts in Sussex National/Bet365 Gold Cup. Always on the back foot following an early mistake returned to chasing at Ascot 2 weeks ago and better expected in a change of headgear. Won this from 2 lb lower in 2024. 3rd Pick 2 Transmission (Ire) Jockey: Mr J. W. Hendrick Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Mr J. W. Hendrick T: Neil Mulholland	99	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
Analysis Back to form with a bang during the spring, winning Edinburgh National and solid efforts in Sussex National/Bet365 Gold Cup. Always on the back foot following an early mistake returned to chasing at Ascot 2 weeks ago and better expected in a change of headgear. Won this from 2 lb lower in 2024.

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