GB - Leicester - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

15.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

8.0K

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Verdict

The vote goes to OUT OF FOCUS, who put in a good shift back from a lengthy absence at Ffos Las where he left the impression that this drop back in trip would be a good move. Olivia Kate will be a threat if her tendency to hang/jump left isn't as pronounced as it was at Ludlow last time, while Mr Zee and handicap debutant Solanna are others with possibilities.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Bumper winner back in February 2023 and, though yet to add to that following 11 attempts over jumps, he shaped well back from 18 months off in a 2½m Ffos Las handicap and this drop back in trip may work in his favour. 1st Pick 4 Out Of Focus (Ire) Jockey: Isabel Williams Trainer: Evan Williams J: Isabel Williams T: Evan Williams	100	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Bumper winner back in February 2023 and, though yet to add to that following 11 attempts over jumps, he shaped well back from 18 months off in a 2½m Ffos Las handicap and this drop back in trip may work in his favour.
6	Wide-margin winner of a mares' handicap at Ludlow last November, which remains her sole success from 14 starts over hurdles. Very much in contention when falling 3 out back there last month and while her tendency to go to the left (sometimes markedly) is a concern, she is capable of a bold show. 2nd Pick 6 Olivia Kate Jockey: Ned Fox Trainer: Matt Sheppard J: Ned Fox T: Matt Sheppard	97	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Wide-margin winner of a mares' handicap at Ludlow last November, which remains her sole success from 14 starts over hurdles. Very much in contention when falling 3 out back there last month and while her tendency to go to the left (sometimes markedly) is a concern, she is capable of a bold show.
8	Multiple Flat winner who made it thirteenth time lucky in this sphere at Taunton (2m, good) in March. Not in the same form since, but the handicapper has been quick to show mercy and this 8-y-o should come on for his recent run at Wincanton. 3rd Pick 8 Mr Zee (Ire) Jockey: Paul O'brien Trainer: Michael Blake J: Paul O'brien T: Michael Blake	96	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Multiple Flat winner who made it thirteenth time lucky in this sphere at Taunton (2m, good) in March. Not in the same form since, but the handicapper has been quick to show mercy and this 8-y-o should come on for his recent run at Wincanton.

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