GB - Fontwell Park - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

19.1f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft

11.5K

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Verdict

Preference is for NORTHANGER ABBEY, who is well worth another chance to build on the promise of his hurdling debut effort as he goes up in trip making an early switch to handicaps. He is taken to see off the challenge of Bradman, who could still have more to offer given his level of ability on the Flat, with Miss Maxfort another to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Runner-up twice from 3 starts in Irish points and shaped encouragingly sent hurdling when fourth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (15.8f, soft) in November. Not in same form on heavy ground at Leicester since but remains with potential upped in trip for handicap debut. 1st Pick 5 Northanger Abbey (Ire) Jockey: Ben Sutton Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J: Ben Sutton T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	100	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
Analysis Runner-up twice from 3 starts in Irish points and shaped encouragingly sent hurdling when fourth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (15.8f, soft) in November. Not in same form on heavy ground at Leicester since but remains with potential upped in trip for handicap debut.
15	Fair handicapper on the Flat but hasn't matched that level over hurdles so far. However, he has taken a step forward in this sphere in 2 starts this season, opening his hurdles account in 5-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago. Respected. 2nd Pick 15 Bradman Jockey: James Best Trainer: Kevin Bishop J: James Best T: Kevin Bishop	98	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Fair handicapper on the Flat but hasn't matched that level over hurdles so far. However, he has taken a step forward in this sphere in 2 starts this season, opening his hurdles account in 5-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 16 days ago. Respected.
12	Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland who, refitted with a hood, has returned to form in 2 starts for current yard, third in handicaps at Chepstow and Fakenham (both at around 16f) this winter. Raced closer to pace than ideal latest outing, so she enters calculations. 3rd Pick 12 Miss Maxfort (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Des Donovan J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Des Donovan	99	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland who, refitted with a hood, has returned to form in 2 starts for current yard, third in handicaps at Chepstow and Fakenham (both at around 16f) this winter. Raced closer to pace than ideal latest outing, so she enters calculations.

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