GB - Doncaster - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

19.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

16.0K

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Verdict

TARAS HALLS got back on track when scoring at Newcastle a fortnight ago and hasn't been harshly treated for that success. He may be able to follow up. Wincanton winner Tapley and Irish raider Road To Home are feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Justified support, in first-time blinkers, when landing 7-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 14 days ago, bit in hand. 6 lb rise fair and holds strong claims. 1st Pick 6 Taras Halls (Ire) Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J: Peter Kavanagh T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Justified support, in first-time blinkers, when landing 7-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 14 days ago, bit in hand. 6 lb rise fair and holds strong claims.
7	Opened account in this sphere when readily taking 8-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, good, 5/4) 8 days ago. 7 lb penalty to carry now but promising conditional keeps the ride. 2nd Pick 7 Tapley Jockey: Isabelle Ryder Trainer: Suzy Smith J: Isabelle Ryder T: Suzy Smith	99	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Opened account in this sphere when readily taking 8-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, good, 5/4) 8 days ago. 7 lb penalty to carry now but promising conditional keeps the ride.
2	Bumper/hurdles winner who has acquitted himself well in both starts in this sphere, latest when fifth of 11 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, soft, 14/1) 33 days ago. May have more to offer on handicap chase debut here. 3rd Pick 2 Road To Home (Ire) Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: Mr P. W. Mullins T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	98	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Bumper/hurdles winner who has acquitted himself well in both starts in this sphere, latest when fifth of 11 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, soft, 14/1) 33 days ago. May have more to offer on handicap chase debut here.

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