GB - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.3f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

13.0K

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Verdict

BRACE FOR LANDING was better than the result when mid-field in the Imperial Cup when last seen and can capitalise on a significantly easier task this time. Spreadsheet Guru can pose the biggest threat if ready making his yard debut after an absence, whilst point winner Ludois merits a second look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	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 1 Brace For Landing (Ire) Jockey: Tristan Durrell Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Tristan Durrell T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	39%
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.
7	Pulled up sole start in points but showed promise when second at Ayr only start in bumpers (for A. Slattery). Improved on his hurdling debut form when runner-up at Newcastle almost a year ago. Should have a say on his first start since (left Harry Derham). 2nd Pick 7 Spreadsheet Guru (Ire) Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Nicky Richards	83	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Pulled up sole start in points but showed promise when second at Ayr only start in bumpers (for A. Slattery). Improved on his hurdling debut form when runner-up at Newcastle almost a year ago. Should have a say on his first start since (left Harry Derham).
2	€20,000 3-y-o, £100,000 5-y-o, Montmartre gelding. Dam, 19f chase winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 4m) Menchikov. Got off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt, so can't be discounted on his first crack at hurdling. 3rd Pick 2 Ludois (Fr) Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Patrick Wadge T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	79	-	-	-	10%
Analysis €20,000 3-y-o, £100,000 5-y-o, Montmartre gelding. Dam, 19f chase winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 4m) Menchikov. Got off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt, so can't be discounted on his first crack at hurdling.

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