GB - Hexham - Race 6

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft

17.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BIG JOHN WAYNE is fancied to build on a promising Ayr third and gain a first success under Rules at the chief expense of Casual Observer who also comes here with few miles on the clock and looks open to progress.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Point winner hasn't stood much racing but showed a fairly useful level over hurdles and shaped well when a running-on third of 7 in 2½m handicap chase at Ayr 30 days ago. Capable of better. Likely player. 1st Pick 1 Big John Wayne (Ire) Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Derek Fox T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	100	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Point winner hasn't stood much racing but showed a fairly useful level over hurdles and shaped well when a running-on third of 7 in 2½m handicap chase at Ayr 30 days ago. Capable of better. Likely player.
5	A fair winning hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere after 13 months off when second of 4 in 2½m handicap chase at Bangor four weeks ago. This points runner-up is open to improvement. Considered. 2nd Pick 5 Casual Observer (Ire) Jockey: Paul O'brien Trainer: Harry Derham J: Paul O'brien T: Harry Derham	95	-	-	-	50%
Analysis A fair winning hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere after 13 months off when second of 4 in 2½m handicap chase at Bangor four weeks ago. This points runner-up is open to improvement. Considered.
6	Winless since March 2024 and he's been below par this term, largely held back by his jumping. Needs this drop in trip to spark a resurgence. 3rd Pick 6 Carrigeen Castle (Ire) Jockey: Alice Stevens Trainer: Micky Hammond J: Alice Stevens T: Micky Hammond	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Winless since March 2024 and he's been below par this term, largely held back by his jumping. Needs this drop in trip to spark a resurgence.

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