GB - Leicester - Race 6

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

27.5K

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Verdict

HEEZTHEBOY has improved no end for new connections this season and Gary Hanmer's 8-y-o gets the nod to take this step up in class in his stride and make it 4 from 5. His main danger may emerge from The Bluesman, who made a mockery of his opening handicap mark sent chasing for Olly Murphy at Southwell recently and should progress again. Noche Negra has another significant absence to overcome but adds additional intrigue, too.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Hecouldbetheone (Ire) Jockey: Gavin Sheehan Trainer: James Owen J: Gavin Sheehan T: James Owen	98	-	-	-	12%	8/1
2	2nd Pick 2 The Bluesman (Fr) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	98	-	-	-	34%	2/1
3	3 Miralago (Fr) Jockey: Finn Lambert Trainer: Georgina Nicholls J: Finn Lambert T: Georgina Nicholls	99	-	-	-	7%	15/1
4	4 Stratagem (Fr) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: James Bowen T: Mickey Bowen	95	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
5	3rd Pick 5 Noche Negra (Spa) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	96	-	-	-	25%	3/1
6	6 Lylian (Fr) Jockey: Caoilin Quinn Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Caoilin Quinn T: Gary & Josh Moore	95	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
7	7 Moonshine Man (Ire) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Henrietta C Knight J: Brendan Powell T: Henrietta C Knight	98	-	-	-	15%	6/1
8	1st Pick 8 Heeztheboy (Ire) Jockey: J. Hogan Trainer: Gary Hanmer J: J. Hogan T: Gary Hanmer	100	-	-	-	19%	9/2

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A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

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