GB - Ludlow - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

15.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft

13.5K

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Verdict

Bumper winner KIWI RUSH has shaped with clear promise on both his hurdle starts to date, each in slightly stronger company than he tackles today, so he's an appealing candidate for an in-form stable. First Candidate and Sherminator look the other key players on form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Winner of the second of his 3 starts in bumpers. Promising fourth on 20.5f Newbury hurdle debut in November and better than result in maiden at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, stumbling badly 3 out. Retains potential. 1st Pick 6 Kiwi Rush (Ire) Jockey: Paul O'brien Trainer: Harry Derham J: Paul O'brien T: Harry Derham	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Winner of the second of his 3 starts in bumpers. Promising fourth on 20.5f Newbury hurdle debut in November and better than result in maiden at Cheltenham on New Year's Day, stumbling badly 3 out. Retains potential.
11	Irish point winner who was a given a considerate return from a 2-month break (in a first-time tongue strap) when fifth of 15 in mares novice at Huntingdon 44 days ago, not knocked about. Merits consideration. 2nd Pick 11 First Candidate Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	94	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Irish point winner who was a given a considerate return from a 2-month break (in a first-time tongue strap) when fifth of 15 in mares novice at Huntingdon 44 days ago, not knocked about. Merits consideration.
8	Built on bumper promise when winning 7-runner juvenile at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow in January on final run for Emma Lavelle. Followed in ready fashion at Taunton in March and departed just as he was being asked for his effort at Cheltenham on his return in December. Respected. 3rd Pick 8 Sherminator (Ger) Jockey: Bryan Carver Trainer: Harry Fry J: Bryan Carver T: Harry Fry	97	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Built on bumper promise when winning 7-runner juvenile at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow in January on final run for Emma Lavelle. Followed in ready fashion at Taunton in March and departed just as he was being asked for his effort at Cheltenham on his return in December. Respected.

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