GB - Sedgefield - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

19.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

8.0K

VIEW

Verdict

MERSEY STREET has returned in good form this winter and looks ready to strike if none the worse for his fall at Catterick 2 weeks ago. Huit Reflets and Too Cool Forshrule head the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Fakenham winner over hurdles a year ago his sole success. Encouraging third on chase debut in July and built on that at the second attempt when just edged out at Catterick. Led with zest until falling at the eighth there since and worth another chance. 1st Pick 7 Mersey Street (Ire) Jockey: Jonjo O'neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Jonjo O'neill Jr. T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Fakenham winner over hurdles a year ago his sole success. Encouraging third on chase debut in July and built on that at the second attempt when just edged out at Catterick. Led with zest until falling at the eighth there since and worth another chance.
6	Enjoying a very good season and got off the mark over fences in 2m course handicap on Boxing Day. Creditable placed efforts both starts since and likely to give another good account if coping with another quick turnaround. 2nd Pick 6 Huit Reflets (Fr) Jockey: Jamie Hamilton Trainer: Mark Walford J: Jamie Hamilton T: Mark Walford	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Enjoying a very good season and got off the mark over fences in 2m course handicap on Boxing Day. Creditable placed efforts both starts since and likely to give another good account if coping with another quick turnaround.
2	Resumed winning ways at Ayr in November and not disgraced since, third at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. Enters calculations once more. 3rd Pick 2 Too Cool Forshrule (Ire) Jockey: Joshua Thompson Trainer: Jackie Stephen J: Joshua Thompson T: Jackie Stephen	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resumed winning ways at Ayr in November and not disgraced since, third at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. Enters calculations once more.

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