GB - Haydock Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

24.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

HEATHER HONEY is a likeable type and appeals as the most solid option back down in grade having run creditably in a 0-140 over C&D on her most recent outing. Inflexible is one to watch in the betting reverting to hurdling for a new stable after a lay-off, while Hard Dealt can pose a big threat if casting aside a lesser effort at Ludlow last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Progressive mare who registered a fourth career win (all on ground good or better) at Catterick in November. Has shaped as if still in good form since, including in a 0-140 over C&D latest, and warrants obvious respect back down in grade. 1st Pick 4 Heather Honey Jockey: Peter Kavanagh Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith J: Peter Kavanagh T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Progressive mare who registered a fourth career win (all on ground good or better) at Catterick in November. Has shaped as if still in good form since, including in a 0-140 over C&D latest, and warrants obvious respect back down in grade.
2	Showed improved to get off the mark fitted with cheekpieces in a Wincanton handicap chase (25.1f) in April 2024. Would have finished a clear second had he not fallen 2 out on 2024/25 reappearance only start since. One to watch in the betting back over hurdles on first run since leaving Tom George. 2nd Pick 2 Inflexible (Fr) Jockey: Nick Slatter Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson J: Nick Slatter T: David Killahena & Graeme Mcpherson	99	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Showed improved to get off the mark fitted with cheekpieces in a Wincanton handicap chase (25.1f) in April 2024. Would have finished a clear second had he not fallen 2 out on 2024/25 reappearance only start since. One to watch in the betting back over hurdles on first run since leaving Tom George.
8	Irish point winner who opened her Rules account in 2½m Worcester novice last spring. Made it back-to-back good seconds behind an improving rival at Aintree on Boxing Day but disappointed for no obvious reason at Ludlow last month. Bounce back required. 3rd Pick 8 Hard Dealt (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Henry Daly J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Henry Daly	98	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Irish point winner who opened her Rules account in 2½m Worcester novice last spring. Made it back-to-back good seconds behind an improving rival at Aintree on Boxing Day but disappointed for no obvious reason at Ludlow last month. Bounce back required.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Across the Board

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