GB - Leicester - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

UBATUBA seemed to relish the emphasis on stamina when forging clear for a wide-margin success on his hurdling debut over C&D early last month and, with conditions set to be similarly testing, he's fancied to defy a penalty at the first time of asking. Starzand is a promising rival and is sure to pose a big threat if coping with the quick turnaround, while Skuna Bay warrants respect back over the smaller obstacles, too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Successful on completed start in Irish points and created a good impression when landing 8-runner maiden hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on Rules debut 47 days ago, forging clear. Likely to improve. 1st Pick 4 Ubatuba (Ire) Jockey: Ben Sutton Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Ben Sutton T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Successful on completed start in Irish points and created a good impression when landing 8-runner maiden hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on Rules debut 47 days ago, forging clear. Likely to improve.
3	Wide-margin point/bumper winner who overcame inexperience after 7 months off to maintain his 100% record in a 20f maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in October. Found only a similarly promising one too good under a penalty back there 12 days ago and remains with potential. 2nd Pick 3 Starzand (Ire) Jockey: Sean Houlihan Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J: Sean Houlihan T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	97	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Wide-margin point/bumper winner who overcame inexperience after 7 months off to maintain his 100% record in a 20f maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in October. Found only a similarly promising one too good under a penalty back there 12 days ago and remains with potential.
2	Placed in points and progressive over hurdles, making a winning a winning return in a good time in a Bangor novice (23.1f), impressing with his jumping. Proved a disappointment on chase/handicap bow at Kelso but respected back over the smaller obstacles. 3rd Pick 2 Skuna Bay (Ire) Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Theo Gillard T: Donald Mccain	95	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Placed in points and progressive over hurdles, making a winning a winning return in a good time in a Bangor novice (23.1f), impressing with his jumping. Proved a disappointment on chase/handicap bow at Kelso but respected back over the smaller obstacles.

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