GB - Newbury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

20.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft In Places)

16.5K

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Verdict

A clutch of these have better days ahead of them but KRIPTICJIM sets a high standard on the form of his recent Ascot victory so is hard to side against. Hurdling debutant Trial By Jury and Irish challenger Daydream Nation could also have a say in a fascinating novice.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Useful bumper scorer who built on his hurdling debut promise to readily land 4-runner novice at Ascot (19.3f, good) 26 days ago. Holds leading claims with more to offer. 1st Pick 2 Kripticjim (Fr) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Useful bumper scorer who built on his hurdling debut promise to readily land 4-runner novice at Ascot (19.3f, good) 26 days ago. Holds leading claims with more to offer.
3	£230,000 purchase after easily winning an Irish point and he has impressed at Ffos Las in bagging a bumper in March and 2m4f maiden on his hurdling bow in October. Capable of better still and a likely player here. 2nd Pick 3 Starzand (Ire) Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White J: Non Runner T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	93	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis £230,000 purchase after easily winning an Irish point and he has impressed at Ffos Las in bagging a bumper in March and 2m4f maiden on his hurdling bow in October. Capable of better still and a likely player here.
9	€50,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Brother to fairly useful 3m hurdler Hartington and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Won his sole start in Irish points in October so he's a noteworthy hurdling newcomer. 3rd Pick 9 Trial By Jury (Ire) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Ben Pauling J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	88	-	-	-	40%
Analysis €50,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Brother to fairly useful 3m hurdler Hartington and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Won his sole start in Irish points in October so he's a noteworthy hurdling newcomer.

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