GB - Newton Abbot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

16.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

This sharp test will suit EXPLODE, who should have plenty more to offer in this sphere given his Flat ability. He is therefore marginally preferred to Crystal Mariner and Crackalackin.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Improved form when finding only one too good at Taunton in January. Since added a pair of Flat wins to his tally and run at York last time was excusable upped in class. Sharp test will suit and is the one to beat back hurdling. 1st Pick 4 Explode (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Faye Bramley J: Harry Cobden T: Faye Bramley	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Improved form when finding only one too good at Taunton in January. Since added a pair of Flat wins to his tally and run at York last time was excusable upped in class. Sharp test will suit and is the one to beat back hurdling.
1	Fairly useful Flat winner (stays 1½m) who had plenty of racing for Jamie Osborne. Fair start to hurdling career when second of 15 at Ballinrobe 4 weeks ago and that puts him right in the mix here. 2nd Pick 1 Crystal Mariner (Ire) Jockey: Paddy Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Fairly useful Flat winner (stays 1½m) who had plenty of racing for Jamie Osborne. Fair start to hurdling career when second of 15 at Ballinrobe 4 weeks ago and that puts him right in the mix here.
3	Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who showed similar form over hurdles in the spring, including when second to a subsequent winner in 2m maiden at Huntingdon in May. Occupied same spot at Perth 3 weeks ago and he can make his presence felt again. 3rd Pick 3 Crackalackin (Ire) Jockey: Luke Scott Trainer: Dr Richard Newland J: Luke Scott T: Dr Richard Newland	94	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who showed similar form over hurdles in the spring, including when second to a subsequent winner in 2m maiden at Huntingdon in May. Occupied same spot at Perth 3 weeks ago and he can make his presence felt again.

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