GB - Sedgefield - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

16.4f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

SUPREME GEORGE was ultimately forced to pull out all the stops when bringing up a quick-fire hat-trick at Catterick when last seen on New Year's Day, with some late mistakes hardly aiding his cause on that occasion. However, he had previously impressed in that department and, having been given more time ahead of this, he may well be up to completing the 4-timer from his revised mark. Plumpton-scorer Sea Thrift is the obvious threat, with Double Digits expected to progress from his chasing bow.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Much improved on the back of breathing surgery, taking his chase tally to 3 wins from 4 starts at Catterick (15.6f) 5 weeks ago. Holding on grimly then following 3 mistakes up the home straight but definite claims again up 4 lb provided he keeps the errors at bay. 1st Pick 1 Supreme George (Ire) Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Theo Gillard T: Donald Mccain	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Much improved on the back of breathing surgery, taking his chase tally to 3 wins from 4 starts at Catterick (15.6f) 5 weeks ago. Holding on grimly then following 3 mistakes up the home straight but definite claims again up 4 lb provided he keeps the errors at bay.
5	Hurdles winner who didn't go without promise prior to falling on chase debut in December and she confirmed as much when scoring from the front at Plumpton (17f) 9 days ago, pressing on from 3 out and asserting final 100 yds. Needs considering with a repeat under a penalty. Tongue strap applied. 2nd Pick 5 Sea Thrift (Ire) Jockey: Robbie David Trainer: Daisy Hitchins J: Robbie David T: Daisy Hitchins	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Hurdles winner who didn't go without promise prior to falling on chase debut in December and she confirmed as much when scoring from the front at Plumpton (17f) 9 days ago, pressing on from 3 out and asserting final 100 yds. Needs considering with a repeat under a penalty. Tongue strap applied.
2	Irish point scorer who also bagged a pair of novice hurdles (around 2m) at Carlisle and Kelso in April. Went off too hard when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) in November and he's entitled to step up on his opening chase effort here (19.3f) 6 weeks ago. 3rd Pick 2 Double Digits Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Ann Hamilton J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Ann Hamilton	90	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Irish point scorer who also bagged a pair of novice hurdles (around 2m) at Carlisle and Kelso in April. Went off too hard when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) in November and he's entitled to step up on his opening chase effort here (19.3f) 6 weeks ago.

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