GB - Newcastle - Race 4

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

11.5K

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Verdict

Successful in a Southwell maiden hurdle back in March, NICE ONE ERIC disappointed starting out in handicaps at Ayr a month later. However, still lightly raced he looks to have been found a very winnable race now chasing for the first time and could be the answer before market clues. Looking Splendid boasts a really good record fresh and may emerge as the main danger.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Improved by the run in maiden hurdles, found a good opportunity but still going about things in a pleasing manner when off the mark at Southwell (2m) in March. Disappointed when pulled up on handicap debut at Ayr (20.5f) in April but still early days and found a weak race sent North for chasing bow. 1st Pick 1 Nice One Eric Jockey: Callum Pritchard Trainer: Ben Pauling J: Callum Pritchard T: Ben Pauling	99	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Improved by the run in maiden hurdles, found a good opportunity but still going about things in a pleasing manner when off the mark at Southwell (2m) in March. Disappointed when pulled up on handicap debut at Ayr (20.5f) in April but still early days and found a weak race sent North for chasing bow.
2	Dual hurdles winner last autumn who found immediate improvement sent chasing when bolting up at Kelso (21.6f) in April. Posted a couple of respectable placed efforts thereafter during the spring and he commands respect back from 5 months off with his record fresh very much a positive one. 2nd Pick 2 Looking Splendid Jockey: Dylan Johnston Trainer: Gary Rutherford J: Dylan Johnston T: Gary Rutherford	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Dual hurdles winner last autumn who found immediate improvement sent chasing when bolting up at Kelso (21.6f) in April. Posted a couple of respectable placed efforts thereafter during the spring and he commands respect back from 5 months off with his record fresh very much a positive one.
5	Bumper/hurdles winner. Long-standing maiden over fences but down to a career-low mark and returned to form after 4 months off when just touched off at Hexham (2½m, good to soft) in June. Consistency hasn't been his strong suit, though, and he may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals. 3rd Pick 5 Halpha Soleil (Fr) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith J: Brian Hughes T: Micky Hammond & Becky Smith	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Bumper/hurdles winner. Long-standing maiden over fences but down to a career-low mark and returned to form after 4 months off when just touched off at Hexham (2½m, good to soft) in June. Consistency hasn't been his strong suit, though, and he may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

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Overlay

A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

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A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

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.