GB - Sedgefield - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

19.3f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good

8.0K

VIEW

Verdict

SOLDIER IN MAYO has run well on 2 of 3 starts over fences and appeals as the most likely winner in a thin race. Brave Move and Alidam are potential dangers, the latter worth noting in the betting for new connections.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Point winner/novice hurdle winner. Shaped well to split a pair of next-time-out winners at Bangor (2½m) on return/chasing debut. Back on the up when close second (clear of rest) at Uttoxeter (2½m) last time. Every chance he goes one better in first-time cheekpieces. 1st Pick 1 Soldier In Mayo (Ire) Jockey: Theo Gillard Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Theo Gillard T: Donald Mccain	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Point winner/novice hurdle winner. Shaped well to split a pair of next-time-out winners at Bangor (2½m) on return/chasing debut. Back on the up when close second (clear of rest) at Uttoxeter (2½m) last time. Every chance he goes one better in first-time cheekpieces.
4	Maiden who lost his way after finishing third in a 3m Taunton handicap last November (pulled up sole previous chase start). Ran better than on stable debut when 6 lengths third off his sliding mark over hurdles here last time. Back chasing and looks fairly weighted if building on his latest effort. 2nd Pick 4 Brave Move (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Charlie Maggs T: Rebecca Menzies	85	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Maiden who lost his way after finishing third in a 3m Taunton handicap last November (pulled up sole previous chase start). Ran better than on stable debut when 6 lengths third off his sliding mark over hurdles here last time. Back chasing and looks fairly weighted if building on his latest effort.
2	Maiden who hails from a good jumping family. Well below his fair French form in 5 starts for Sophie Leech, however, he's since joined a yard that is very capable with new recruits. Interesting to see if market suggests a revival now sent chasing following 6 months away. 3rd Pick 2 Alidam (Fr) Jockey: I. J. Power Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: I. J. Power T: Jennie Candlish	84	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Maiden who hails from a good jumping family. Well below his fair French form in 5 starts for Sophie Leech, however, he's since joined a yard that is very capable with new recruits. Interesting to see if market suggests a revival now sent chasing following 6 months away.

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Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

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