GB - Newton Abbot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

21f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

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Verdict

THICKTHORN TOM's last 2 efforts suggest he's got a race like this in him. Roi du Roume shaped with some encouragement in a pair of handicap hurdles last month and a point win suggests he may step forward again now chasing. It's A Breeze looked to be going okay when coming down 4 out on his chase debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Little impact over hurdles but much more positive signs when placed in handicaps at Exeter (3m) and Fontwell (19f) since switched to fences. Best of the rest behind one who slipped the field in latter event and good chance he can go one better now. 1st Pick 2 Thickthorn Tom (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Little impact over hurdles but much more positive signs when placed in handicaps at Exeter (3m) and Fontwell (19f) since switched to fences. Best of the rest behind one who slipped the field in latter event and good chance he can go one better now.
4	Following a breathing operation he showed some promise when reaching the frame in handicap hurdles at Perth (3m/2½m) in quick succession last month. A point win at the start of his career provides hope that he'll prove at least as good over fences. 2nd Pick 4 Roi Du Roume (Fr) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: Brendan Powell T: Mickey Bowen	90	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Following a breathing operation he showed some promise when reaching the frame in handicap hurdles at Perth (3m/2½m) in quick succession last month. A point win at the start of his career provides hope that he'll prove at least as good over fences.
1	Modest maiden hurdler but strikes as the type to do better over fences and still looked to be going okay when falling 4 out on first attempt at Fontwell (19f, good) 33 days ago. Had jumped soundly until that point and open to improvement. 3rd Pick 1 It's A Breeze (Ire) Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Lorcan Williams T: Paul Nicholls	94	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Modest maiden hurdler but strikes as the type to do better over fences and still looked to be going okay when falling 4 out on first attempt at Fontwell (19f, good) 33 days ago. Had jumped soundly until that point and open to improvement.

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Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

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