GB - Leicester - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

22.7f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

Although his latest Lingfield second came over 2m JEU D'OPALE suggested he should have the stamina for this sort of trip when fading only in the closing stages on his 3m reappearance. Hall Lane hasn't been seen for a while but has a bit of class for this level if new trainer Fergal O'Brien has him primed. Kapamazov may prove best of the rest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Chase winner in France in 2022. Very lightly raced since but latest 2m Lingfield second suggests there's a handicap chase in him. Significantly back up in trip. Gets the vote. 1st Pick 3 Jeu D'opale (Fr) Jockey: Charlie Deutsch Trainer: Venetia Williams J: Charlie Deutsch T: Venetia Williams	97	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Chase winner in France in 2022. Very lightly raced since but latest 2m Lingfield second suggests there's a handicap chase in him. Significantly back up in trip. Gets the vote.
1	Absent for 13 months but is dangerously well treated starting out for Fergal O'Brien having been successful off 6 lb higher during his time with Alan King. Has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. 2nd Pick 1 Hall Lane (Ire) Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Fergal O'brien J: Jonathan Burke T: Fergal O'brien	100	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Absent for 13 months but is dangerously well treated starting out for Fergal O'Brien having been successful off 6 lb higher during his time with Alan King. Has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.
8	Remains winless but he made a promising start for new yard (formerly with James Evans) after 6 months off when second of 7 in 21.5f Market Rasen handicap chase in November. Outpaced late when respectable third over 2½m here since and the step back up in trip should suit. 3rd Pick 8 Kapamazov Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: L J Morgan J: Danny Mcmenamin T: L J Morgan	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Remains winless but he made a promising start for new yard (formerly with James Evans) after 6 months off when second of 7 in 21.5f Market Rasen handicap chase in November. Outpaced late when respectable third over 2½m here since and the step back up in trip should suit.

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