GB - Newbury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

20.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

TALK TO THE MAN looked a good prospect when going in at the first time of asking over hurdles at Taunton recently and is fancied to build on that here and continue Paul Nicholls' fine record in this useful novice. Irish challenger The Big Clubman has the form to play a big part though and rates a major threat, with Buddy Holly and Big Bert appealing as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Point winner who created an excellent impression after 11 months off when making a successful start in this sphere in 8-runner novice at Taunton (19f, soft) 24 days ago, readily going clear from last flight. This son of Walk In the Park is the one to beat for yard with an excellent record in this. 1st Pick 1 Talk To The Man (Ire) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	98	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Point winner who created an excellent impression after 11 months off when making a successful start in this sphere in 8-runner novice at Taunton (19f, soft) 24 days ago, readily going clear from last flight. This son of Walk In the Park is the one to beat for yard with an excellent record in this.
2	Irish hurdler who bagged 2m Wexford novice on his debut in October before posting a useful effort when second in Monksfield Novice Hurdle at Navan (20f) following month. Shaped as if needing a stiffer test of stamina when last of 5 in Limerick Grade 2 since and is well worth another chance. 2nd Pick 2 The Big Clubman (Ire) Jockey: S. F. O'keeffe Trainer: Paul Nolan, Ireland J: S. F. O'keeffe T: Paul Nolan, Ireland	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Irish hurdler who bagged 2m Wexford novice on his debut in October before posting a useful effort when second in Monksfield Novice Hurdle at Navan (20f) following month. Shaped as if needing a stiffer test of stamina when last of 5 in Limerick Grade 2 since and is well worth another chance.
5	Walk In The Park gelding who shaped with promise in a Punchestown bumper (for Philip Fenton) last spring and on both his runs over hurdles for his current yard, blundering 2 out when fifth of 8 in 2m4f Ffos Las maiden four weeks ago. Possibilities. 3rd Pick 5 Buddy Holly (Ire) Jockey: Nico De Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Nico De Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	87	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Walk In The Park gelding who shaped with promise in a Punchestown bumper (for Philip Fenton) last spring and on both his runs over hurdles for his current yard, blundering 2 out when fifth of 8 in 2m4f Ffos Las maiden four weeks ago. Possibilities.

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