GB - Hereford - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

25.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

WELCHESTER WARRIER arrives having finished runner-up on 2 of his last 3 starts and, with this further increase in trip looking worthy of exploration, he could be the answer with first-time cheekpieces also reached for. Bredon Hill Dart would be a danger to all if choosing to line up here as opposed to Exeter on Friday. Fox Cottage isn't one to give up on yet, either.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Still looking for first success but he lines up here having posted good efforts on 2 of last 3 starts, latterly when second in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield 4 weeks ago. This further increase in trip worth exploring on that evidence and cheekpieces could put an extra edge on him. 1st Pick 1 Welcheston Warrier Jockey: Ned Fox Trainer: Clive Boultbee-Brooks J: Ned Fox T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Still looking for first success but he lines up here having posted good efforts on 2 of last 3 starts, latterly when second in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield 4 weeks ago. This further increase in trip worth exploring on that evidence and cheekpieces could put an extra edge on him.
4	Back to form with a bang when doubling his tally at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) a fortnight ago and he'll be competitive off 5 lb higher if showing up in similar form. Engaged 4.10 Exeter Friday. 2nd Pick 4 Bredon Hill Dart Jockey: C. P. O'shea Trainer: Susan Gardner J: C. P. O'shea T: Susan Gardner	98	-	-	-	37%	Scratched
Analysis Back to form with a bang when doubling his tally at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) a fortnight ago and he'll be competitive off 5 lb higher if showing up in similar form. Engaged 4.10 Exeter Friday.
7	Maiden who made more impact than previously when runner-up in 3 runner affair at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December. Bred to stay long distances but not seen his races out over 3m+ last 2 starts. Forecast better ground could help in that regard now and mark is easing all the time. 3rd Pick 7 Fox Cottage Jockey: Daniel Sansom Trainer: Seamus Mullins J: Daniel Sansom T: Seamus Mullins	99	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Maiden who made more impact than previously when runner-up in 3 runner affair at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December. Bred to stay long distances but not seen his races out over 3m+ last 2 starts. Forecast better ground could help in that regard now and mark is easing all the time.

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