GB - Newton Abbot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

21.6f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

The David Pipe and Rian Corcoran partnership has been a fruitful one of late so AMERICAN SNIPER could easily bounce back eased slightly in class. Ellerton has made an excellent start to life with Joe Tizzard and is the obvious threat, with Byzantium also of interest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in December. Fared best of the pacesetters back there the following month and while he was a bit disappointing back from a break at Hereford 3 weeks ago, he represents a yard in excellent order. 1st Pick 1 American Sniper (Ire) Jockey: Rian Corcoran Trainer: David Pipe J: Rian Corcoran T: David Pipe	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Returned to form when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in December. Fared best of the pacesetters back there the following month and while he was a bit disappointing back from a break at Hereford 3 weeks ago, he represents a yard in excellent order.
4	Fairly useful on the Flat and an improver over hurdles upon joining Joe Tizzard, well prepared following 6 months off when landing a 17f handicap here 2 weeks ago. Should stay this far at a venue like this and 5 lb rise looks within range. 2nd Pick 4 Ellerton (Fr) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Fairly useful on the Flat and an improver over hurdles upon joining Joe Tizzard, well prepared following 6 months off when landing a 17f handicap here 2 weeks ago. Should stay this far at a venue like this and 5 lb rise looks within range.
2	Landed wins at Warwick and Newton Abbot last summer but proved way too free returning from a further 5 months off at Ludlow in March. Settled better and still every chance when running out at Wincanton last month and he has the same mark here. 3rd Pick 2 Byzantium (Fr) Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Lorcan Williams T: Paul Nicholls	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Landed wins at Warwick and Newton Abbot last summer but proved way too free returning from a further 5 months off at Ludlow in March. Settled better and still every chance when running out at Wincanton last month and he has the same mark here.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Silks

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