GB - Hexham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16.2f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

RIDE LIKE A GIRL holds the clear edge on form and looks to have been found a good opportunity to bag a second success over hurdles. Tom George has his string in excellent nick and his Worcester bumper scorer Dark Tide Rising appeals as the one to chase home Jamie Snowden's mare ahead of fellow hurdling newcomer Whin Cover.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Fair bumper winner. Had a breathing operation before opening her hurdles account in 2m handicap at Huntingdon in May. Runner-up in 2m novice events at Uttoxeter and Bangor since. Holds leading form claims. 1st Pick 3 Ride Like A Girl (Fr) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: Jamie Snowden J: Gavin Sheehan T: Jamie Snowden	100	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Fair bumper winner. Had a breathing operation before opening her hurdles account in 2m handicap at Huntingdon in May. Runner-up in 2m novice events at Uttoxeter and Bangor since. Holds leading form claims.
5	Fourth in an Irish point. Much improved on second bumper run when a wide-margin winner of 9-runner event at Worcester (2m, good) 4 weeks ago, though left clear at start and never challenged. Yard is going very well so much respected now starting out in this sphere. 2nd Pick 5 Dark Tide Rising (Ire) Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Tom George J: Kielan Woods T: Tom George	94	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Fourth in an Irish point. Much improved on second bumper run when a wide-margin winner of 9-runner event at Worcester (2m, good) 4 weeks ago, though left clear at start and never challenged. Yard is going very well so much respected now starting out in this sphere.
4	Looked in need of the experience in 2 bumpers last year for Paul Collins. Off 14 months (had breathing operation) before taking a step forward for new yard with fifth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (2m, good) 40 days ago, despite going in snatches. No forlorn hope on his hurdles debut. 3rd Pick 4 Whin Cover Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: John Dawson J: Conor O'farrell T: John Dawson	81	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Looked in need of the experience in 2 bumpers last year for Paul Collins. Off 14 months (had breathing operation) before taking a step forward for new yard with fifth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (2m, good) 40 days ago, despite going in snatches. No forlorn hope on his hurdles debut.

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