GB - Plumpton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

It could be worth taking a chance on hurdle debutante VISCOUNTESS NELSON who shaped as though in need of this sort of test when fourth on bumper debut. She's less exposed than consistent Escort'kheops, who looks the most solid of those with hurdles experience, while any market confidence behind returning Our Amigo would be significant.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Won sole start in points and showed a bit when fourth in 8-runner Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut in December. Could prove a different proposition now sent hurdling over markedly longer trip. 1st Pick 8 Viscountess Nelson (Ire) Jockey: Nico De Boinville Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Nico De Boinville T: Nicky Henderson	90	-	-	-	40%	3/2
Analysis Won sole start in points and showed a bit when fourth in 8-runner Huntingdon bumper on Rules debut in December. Could prove a different proposition now sent hurdling over markedly longer trip.
1	Remains a maiden after 7 starts under Rules (also hit frame 3 times in points), though he further underlined his consistency when runner-up in 2½m Southwell maiden last month, splitting a pair from top yards. Looks sure to give another good account. 2nd Pick 1 Escort'kheops (Fr) Jockey: K. Brogan Trainer: Laura Horsfall J: K. Brogan T: Laura Horsfall	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Remains a maiden after 7 starts under Rules (also hit frame 3 times in points), though he further underlined his consistency when runner-up in 2½m Southwell maiden last month, splitting a pair from top yards. Looks sure to give another good account.
4	Placed in point prior to promising debut third in a Stratford novice in October that has produced winners. Best forgiven Lingfield run the following month when found to have a bled and with this longer trip expected to suit on breeding, he's one to note for market support. 3rd Pick 4 Our Amigo Jockey: James Davies Trainer: Nick Gifford J: James Davies T: Nick Gifford	87	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Placed in point prior to promising debut third in a Stratford novice in October that has produced winners. Best forgiven Lingfield run the following month when found to have a bled and with this longer trip expected to suit on breeding, he's one to note for market support.

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