GB - Doncaster - Race 4

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

24f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

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Verdict

An interesting quartet but the chasing newcomer MOON ROCKET might be the way to go. He struck twice at Doncaster last term when his only blip came in the Sefton at Aintree. The type to do even better over fences, he could be one to follow. Bugise Seagull and Henri The Second retain potential for this game, while Hurricane Bay has plenty of chasing experience for a novice.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Irish point winner who did well over hurdles last season, winning here and at Southwell then second in 3m Grade 2s back here and at Haydock. Found the Sefton too hot but can do better now chasing this term. 1st Pick 2 Moon Rocket (Ire) Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls J: Ciaran Gethings T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	99	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Irish point winner who did well over hurdles last season, winning here and at Southwell then second in 3m Grade 2s back here and at Haydock. Found the Sefton too hot but can do better now chasing this term.
1	Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles in 2023/24 and also third in Aintree Grade 1 novice. Promise on first of 2 starts over fences last season before a couple of good runs in 3m handicap hurdles. Retains potential for this game. 2nd Pick 1 Bugise Seagull (Ire) Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Charlie Longsdon J: David Bass T: Charlie Longsdon	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles in 2023/24 and also third in Aintree Grade 1 novice. Promise on first of 2 starts over fences last season before a couple of good runs in 3m handicap hurdles. Retains potential for this game.
4	Dual hurdles winner at this track and even better over fences, taking 21f Fakenham handicap when last seen in June. Has undergone breathing operation since and his extensive chasing experience will count for plenty here. 3rd Pick 4 Hurricane Bay Jockey: Jack Quinlan Trainer: Lucy Wadham J: Jack Quinlan T: Lucy Wadham	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Dual hurdles winner at this track and even better over fences, taking 21f Fakenham handicap when last seen in June. Has undergone breathing operation since and his extensive chasing experience will count for plenty here.

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