GB - Hexham - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

23.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

12.5K

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Verdict

There should be an honest gallop despite the small field, and it could set up perfectly for FRISKY WHISKEY to go one better than at Cartmel last time. Stylish Recruit and Scottish Dancer are both weighted to go well in their respective bids for a double.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Steadily progressive 5-y-o. Chased home a subsequent winner when third on qualifying run at Cartmel. Went one place better behind another next-time-out winner over longer trip on handicap debut there (25f) latest. Relatively unexposed and leading claims to get off the mark with Brian Hughes booked. 1st Pick 3 Frisky Whiskey Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Brian Ellison J: Brian Hughes T: Brian Ellison	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Steadily progressive 5-y-o. Chased home a subsequent winner when third on qualifying run at Cartmel. Went one place better behind another next-time-out winner over longer trip on handicap debut there (25f) latest. Relatively unexposed and leading claims to get off the mark with Brian Hughes booked.
2	Forward-going type who typically finds plenty for pressure/saves his best for this track. Chased home a fairly useful one here prior to seeing off 3 next-time-out winners to land a C&D handicap in late-June. Can make a bold bid for a fourth course victory if ready to roll. 2nd Pick 2 Stylish Recruit (Ire) Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Sandy Thomson J: Patrick Wadge T: Sandy Thomson	98	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Forward-going type who typically finds plenty for pressure/saves his best for this track. Chased home a fairly useful one here prior to seeing off 3 next-time-out winners to land a C&D handicap in late-June. Can make a bold bid for a fourth course victory if ready to roll.
1	Has looked as good as ever in both codes for present yard this year (fairly useful on the Flat). Showed a good attitude/relished the step back up in trip when scoring under a positive ride at Bangor (23f) last time. Weighted to go close off 6 lb higher. 3rd Pick 1 Scottish Dancer (Ire) Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Tim Reed J: Harry Reed T: Tim Reed	99	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Has looked as good as ever in both codes for present yard this year (fairly useful on the Flat). Showed a good attitude/relished the step back up in trip when scoring under a positive ride at Bangor (23f) last time. Weighted to go close off 6 lb higher.

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