GB - Sedgefield - Race 1

Thoroughbred

3 Runners

26.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

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Verdict

In a trappy-looking contest the vote goes to ASA, who made a winning return in this sphere at Catterick last month and still looks fairly treated. Ballin Bay arrives on a roll and has unfinished business over the larger obstacles, so he gets the nod for the forecast.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Proved as good as ever when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Catterick 38 days ago and is just 2 lb higher here. Holds strong claims. 1st Pick 3 Asa (Fr) Jockey: Joe Williamson Trainer: Philip Kirby J: Joe Williamson T: Philip Kirby	95	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Proved as good as ever when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Catterick 38 days ago and is just 2 lb higher here. Holds strong claims.
2	Highly promising individual who landed a brace of handicap hurdles at this course last month, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) last time. Not seen over fences since 2024 but likely has more to offer in this sphere. 2nd Pick 2 Ballin Bay (Ire) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Nathan Moscrop T: Rebecca Menzies	82	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Highly promising individual who landed a brace of handicap hurdles at this course last month, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) last time. Not seen over fences since 2024 but likely has more to offer in this sphere.
1	Bagged third victory of season when making most in 4-runner handicap chase at Plumpton 24 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and looks sure to make another bold bid. 3rd Pick 1 Enjoy D'allen (Fr) Jockey: Miss Lily Jones Trainer: Neil King J: Miss Lily Jones T: Neil King	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Bagged third victory of season when making most in 4-runner handicap chase at Plumpton 24 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and looks sure to make another bold bid.

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Bute

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