GB - Sedgefield - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

13.0K

VIEW

Verdict

This could be a good opportunity for serial runner-up MILITARY CROSS to get his head in front. Fairly useful bumper performer Close House rates the chief danger following a breathing operation, with fellow hurdling debutant Carthusian also commanding respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Fairly useful maiden on Flat (second 5 times). Going right way in this sphere despite finding one too good all 3 starts, all over the winner before idling on long run-in when ½-length second at Market Rasen latest. A good opportunity to get one over the line with experience on his side here. 1st Pick 6 Military Cross (Ire) Jockey: Jonathan England Trainer: Sam England J: Jonathan England T: Sam England	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Fairly useful maiden on Flat (second 5 times). Going right way in this sphere despite finding one too good all 3 starts, all over the winner before idling on long run-in when ½-length second at Market Rasen latest. A good opportunity to get one over the line with experience on his side here.
3	Promising start when third in a warm bumper at Ayr (heavy). Undergone a breathing operation since finishing 1¾ lengths third of 3 in course bumper on return/stable debut (easy to back under contrasting conditions). Interesting if recapturing his debut form first time up over hurdles. 2nd Pick 3 Close House (Ire) Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin Trainer: Chris Grant J: Danny Mcmenamin T: Chris Grant	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Promising start when third in a warm bumper at Ayr (heavy). Undergone a breathing operation since finishing 1¾ lengths third of 3 in course bumper on return/stable debut (easy to back under contrasting conditions). Interesting if recapturing his debut form first time up over hurdles.
1	Fairly useful stayer who won 2 of 3 starts on Flat (both heavy) since joining present stable, displaying plenty of stamina. Interesting now sent hurdling in first-time hood, especially if supported. 3rd Pick 1 Carthusian (Ire) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Sean Quinlan T: Jennie Candlish	92	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Fairly useful stayer who won 2 of 3 starts on Flat (both heavy) since joining present stable, displaying plenty of stamina. Interesting now sent hurdling in first-time hood, especially if supported.

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