GB - Hexham - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

15.0K

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Verdict

THEWOODCORNER proved well suited by the step up to 2½m when resuming winning ways at Ffos Las month and a 6 lb higher mark doesn't look enough to prevent the follow up, especially with further progress on the cards. Divilabother has shaped well on both starts since returning from a break and can go well again back down in trip, with Balboa and Sunset Hill others to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Fair 2m Flat winner in France who showed improved form to double his tally over hurdles in 10-runner handicap at Ffos Las (2½m, soft) 37 days ago, suited by increased in trip. Still unexposed and a 6 lb higher mark doesn't look enough to prevent the follow up. 1st Pick 6 Thewoodcorner (Fr) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: James Bowen T: Nicky Henderson	100	-	-	-	67%	1/2
Analysis Fair 2m Flat winner in France who showed improved form to double his tally over hurdles in 10-runner handicap at Ffos Las (2½m, soft) 37 days ago, suited by increased in trip. Still unexposed and a 6 lb higher mark doesn't look enough to prevent the follow up.
11	Successful over C&D last summer and has shaped well both starts back since returning from a break, latterly when 6 lengths third of 15 to reopposing Wee Alki over 23f. Will be better suited by a return to this trip and remains of interest. 2nd Pick 11 Divilabother (Ire) Jockey: Harry Reed Trainer: Tristan Davidson J: Harry Reed T: Tristan Davidson	98	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Successful over C&D last summer and has shaped well both starts back since returning from a break, latterly when 6 lengths third of 15 to reopposing Wee Alki over 23f. Will be better suited by a return to this trip and remains of interest.
4	Ended a long losing run in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (2½m, heavy, 10/3) 32 days ago. Did it in good style and should remain competitive. 3rd Pick 4 Balboa Jockey: Callum Pritchard Trainer: Seamus Mullins J: Callum Pritchard T: Seamus Mullins	98	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Ended a long losing run in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (2½m, heavy, 10/3) 32 days ago. Did it in good style and should remain competitive.

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