GB - Aintree - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

20f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BRACE FOR LANDING has his sights lowered considerably having finished mid-field in Sandown's Imperial Cup when last seen and can make a winning return on the back of a breathing operation. Order On Time looked a good hurdling prospect when landing a Chepstow bumper in the spring and rates the chief threat with Allfor and Measure of A Man appealing as the pick of the rest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Made the frame both starts in France. Best effort for current yard when fifth in 2m Sandown handicap (first-time cheekpieces) in January. Went well long way when tenth of 18 in Imperial Cup there (2m, soft) after. Has since had a breathing operation. The clear form pick here. 1st Pick 2 Brace For Landing (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Made the frame both starts in France. Best effort for current yard when fifth in 2m Sandown handicap (first-time cheekpieces) in January. Went well long way when tenth of 18 in Imperial Cup there (2m, soft) after. Has since had a breathing operation. The clear form pick here.
5	Bought for £200,000 after finishing runner-up on sole start in Irish points. Sent off 6/5 and looked a good prospect when overcoming inexperience to make a winning start in 11-runner bumper at Chepstow (2m, good) in April. Interesting hurdling newcomer. 2nd Pick 5 Order On Time (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Paul Nicholls	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Bought for £200,000 after finishing runner-up on sole start in Irish points. Sent off 6/5 and looked a good prospect when overcoming inexperience to make a winning start in 11-runner bumper at Chepstow (2m, good) in April. Interesting hurdling newcomer.
1	Promising runner-up on hurdling bow at Ayr (2m) in March but failed to build on it with fourth of 8 in novice there (21f, heavy) following month. Has since had a breathing operation (also tongue tied for first time) and worth another chance. 3rd Pick 1 Allfor (Ire) Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Patrick Wadge T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	93	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Promising runner-up on hurdling bow at Ayr (2m) in March but failed to build on it with fourth of 8 in novice there (21f, heavy) following month. Has since had a breathing operation (also tongue tied for first time) and worth another chance.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Lasix

A medication for the treatment of bleeding in horses that is legal in North America, but not all worldwide jurisdictions.

Objection

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