GB - Ludlow - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

23.8f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

20.5K

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Verdict

Although ANNSAM has failed to complete on both starts since his course win in December it wasn't his fault last time (hampered and unseated) and he's taken to add to his 2023 success in this same contest. Your Darling's tendency to find little off the bridle means he isn't one for maximum faith but he has plenty of class for this grade and is taken to fill the forecast spot.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Very useful chaser at his best and on a going day when scoring in good style over slightly further here in December. Has failed to complete on both starts since (through no fault of his own last time). Continues to look well treated on that winning form. 1st Pick 4 Annsam Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Mrs C. Williams J: Sean Bowen T: Mrs C. Williams	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Very useful chaser at his best and on a going day when scoring in good style over slightly further here in December. Has failed to complete on both starts since (through no fault of his own last time). Continues to look well treated on that winning form.
1	Often finds less than looks likely but is a 4-time winner over fences. Absent 18 months prior to this season but has shown he retains all his ability when placed over 3m at Kempton and Ascot in recent months. 2nd Pick 1 Your Darling (Ire) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Ben Pauling J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	99	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Often finds less than looks likely but is a 4-time winner over fences. Absent 18 months prior to this season but has shown he retains all his ability when placed over 3m at Kempton and Ascot in recent months.
6	Career best when winning 3m Kempton handicap last winter. Also a creditable third at last year's Punchestown Festival but he's struggled over fences since, although he probably did too much too soon when fifth over C&D last time. 3rd Pick 6 Beachcomber (Fr) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Career best when winning 3m Kempton handicap last winter. Also a creditable third at last year's Punchestown Festival but he's struggled over fences since, although he probably did too much too soon when fifth over C&D last time.

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