GB - Newton Abbot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

21.6f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

10.0K

VIEW

Verdict

The form of MOTHER SHIP's Sligo run has been franked and she can go one better here at the expense of Ocean Heights, who should appreciate this longer trip. Captain Connor appeals best of the rest for place purposes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Modest maiden. In first-time tongue strap, stopped the slide when neck second of 16 to Move It On Over in handicap hurdle at Sligo (21f, good, 12/1) 19 days ago. Finished a place in front of a next-time-out winner there and can go well again. 1st Pick 1 Mother Ship (Ire) Jockey: Paddy Hanlon Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland J: Paddy Hanlon T: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Modest maiden. In first-time tongue strap, stopped the slide when neck second of 16 to Move It On Over in handicap hurdle at Sligo (21f, good, 12/1) 19 days ago. Finished a place in front of a next-time-out winner there and can go well again.
3	Some creditable efforts over hurdles this summer, including when runner-up at Uttoxeter in July. Followed that with a lesser effort at Worcester just over 2 weeks ago but has shaped like a longer trip on a tight track like this will suit. Shortlist material. 2nd Pick 3 Ocean Heights Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: David Pipe J: Jack Tudor T: David Pipe	99	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Some creditable efforts over hurdles this summer, including when runner-up at Uttoxeter in July. Followed that with a lesser effort at Worcester just over 2 weeks ago but has shaped like a longer trip on a tight track like this will suit. Shortlist material.
7	First run since leaving Mark Walford when 8½ lengths second at Stratford (2¾m, good, 33/1) 13 days ago, suited by strong pace back up markedly in trip. Jumping hasn't always been the safest but worth a market check on the back of last run. 3rd Pick 7 Captain Connor (Fr) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Clare Ellam J: Brendan Powell T: Clare Ellam	96	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis First run since leaving Mark Walford when 8½ lengths second at Stratford (2¾m, good, 33/1) 13 days ago, suited by strong pace back up markedly in trip. Jumping hasn't always been the safest but worth a market check on the back of last run.

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