GB - Ludlow - Race 6

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20.1f

Am. Stakes Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

9.0K

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Verdict

This drop back in trip looks a good move where FRERE D'ARMES is concerned and he will prove a tough nut to crack. Captain Tommy bagged this race last year and is an obvious threat having returned to form when adding to his tally at Catterick, while Walkin Out arrives here on the back of five consecutive victories between the flags and she also enters calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Disappointed on hunter debut at Taunton in January but put that behind him when landing a small-field C&D contest last month. Clear of the rest when finding one too strong at Fakenham (24.2f, good) next time and he will take plenty of stopping. 1st Pick 2 Frere D'armes (Fr) Jockey: Miss Heidi Palin Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Miss Heidi Palin T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Disappointed on hunter debut at Taunton in January but put that behind him when landing a small-field C&D contest last month. Clear of the rest when finding one too strong at Fakenham (24.2f, good) next time and he will take plenty of stopping.
1	Has won twice round here, including this race in 12 months ago, and warmed up for a repeat bid with a narrow verdict at Catterick (25.2f, good to firm) recently. Likely to emerge as the main danger to Frere d'Armes. 2nd Pick 1 Captain Tommy (Ire) Jockey: Mr Huw Edwards Trainer: Fred Timmis J: Mr Huw Edwards T: Fred Timmis	96	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Has won twice round here, including this race in 12 months ago, and warmed up for a repeat bid with a narrow verdict at Catterick (25.2f, good to firm) recently. Likely to emerge as the main danger to Frere d'Armes.
6	No show in a couple of hunters last season but she has since gone on a winning spree between the flags, recording her fifth win on the bounce back from a break last month. Couldn't rule out. 3rd Pick 6 Walkin Out Jockey: Miss Anna Johnston Trainer: L. Jefford J: Miss Anna Johnston T: L. Jefford	92	-	-	-	29%
Analysis No show in a couple of hunters last season but she has since gone on a winning spree between the flags, recording her fifth win on the bounce back from a break last month. Couldn't rule out.

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