GB - Fontwell Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

17.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

CROWN OF INDIA shaped as if still in form behind a trio of next-time-out winners at Worcester last time and likely has a fitness edge on several of the main protagonists. He narrowly shades the vote over interesting stable-switcher Diamond Egg, with Desert Halo and Birthday Angel also appealing on return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Only denied a third Worcester success by a handicap debutant in June. Bumped into one with a solid course record at Market Rasen subsequently. Latest 8¾ lengths sixth at Worcester has proved strong form for the grade and he could well resume winning ways with fitness on his side. 1st Pick 6 Crown Of India (Ire) Jockey: Bryan Carver Trainer: Alex Hales J: Bryan Carver T: Alex Hales	95	-	-	-	24%	10/3
Analysis Only denied a third Worcester success by a handicap debutant in June. Bumped into one with a solid course record at Market Rasen subsequently. Latest 8¾ lengths sixth at Worcester has proved strong form for the grade and he could well resume winning ways with fitness on his side.
8	Fair bumper/maiden hurdle winner in 2022/3. Proved he retains ability when smooth-travelling second in a Fakenham selling handicap on final start for Henrietta Knight last February. Interesting returning for shrewd yard in new headgear combo, especially if backed. 2nd Pick 8 Diamond Egg (Fr) Jockey: Bradley Harris Trainer: Neil Mulholland J: Bradley Harris T: Neil Mulholland	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Fair bumper/maiden hurdle winner in 2022/3. Proved he retains ability when smooth-travelling second in a Fakenham selling handicap on final start for Henrietta Knight last February. Interesting returning for shrewd yard in new headgear combo, especially if backed.
4	Beat a subsequent winner to open his account on handicap debut at Plumpton before bumping into a well-treated one at Hereford in April. Wasn't in same form when well-held fourth on final start at Uttoxeter but still reasonably treated if firing on all cylinders on this return to action. 3rd Pick 4 Desert Halo (Ire) Jockey: Harry Bannister Trainer: Richard Bandey J: Harry Bannister T: Richard Bandey	99	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis Beat a subsequent winner to open his account on handicap debut at Plumpton before bumping into a well-treated one at Hereford in April. Wasn't in same form when well-held fourth on final start at Uttoxeter but still reasonably treated if firing on all cylinders on this return to action.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.

Bug

An apprentice jockey.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.