GB - Exeter - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

18.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

27.5K

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Verdict

APPLES MOON did well in handicaps towards the end of 2024 and might be able to extend her stable's unbeaten start to the season. Kitty Foyle stays well on the Flat so this slightly longer trip promises to suit and she's second choice ahead of handicap newcomers Crystal Spring and Dramatic Encore.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Progressive in handicaps at the end of 2024. Has a 10-month absence to overcome but Nicky Martin has had a couple return from similar layoffs to win this autumn. A must for the shortlist. 1st Pick 11 Apples Moon (Ire) Jockey: Sean Houlihan Trainer: Nicky Martin J: Sean Houlihan T: Nicky Martin	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Progressive in handicaps at the end of 2024. Has a 10-month absence to overcome but Nicky Martin has had a couple return from similar layoffs to win this autumn. A must for the shortlist.
1	Fairly useful on Flat and over hurdles, making a sound return to timber when third over 2m at Stratford last month. The longer trip here could play to her strengths. Considered. 2nd Pick 1 Kitty Foyle (Ire) Jockey: Robbie David Trainer: Daisy Hitchins J: Robbie David T: Daisy Hitchins	97	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Fairly useful on Flat and over hurdles, making a sound return to timber when third over 2m at Stratford last month. The longer trip here could play to her strengths. Considered.
9	Promise when placed on first 2 starts over hurdles in May and returned from a break to win a 19.5f Huntingdon maiden hurdle last month. Should have more to offer in handicaps. 3rd Pick 9 Crystal Spring (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Hammond Trainer: Stuart Edmunds J: Charlie Hammond T: Stuart Edmunds	96	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Promise when placed on first 2 starts over hurdles in May and returned from a break to win a 19.5f Huntingdon maiden hurdle last month. Should have more to offer in handicaps.

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