GB - Sedgefield - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

21.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

8.0K

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Verdict

Dropping back into what's effectively a 0-100, BENEFIT BEN looks worth another chance. Siege of Acres is feared most following a promising chase debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Not in same form since landing (much improved) first chase success in reapplied blinkers at Musselburgh in December, though he was ridden too aggressively over hurdles at this course last time and could be worth another chance on just his fifth start over fences. 1st Pick 1 Benefit Ben (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Adam Nicol J: Ryan Mania T: Adam Nicol	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Not in same form since landing (much improved) first chase success in reapplied blinkers at Musselburgh in December, though he was ridden too aggressively over hurdles at this course last time and could be worth another chance on just his fifth start over fences.
4	Made frame both starts in Irish points and finished much closer than previously when third on chase debut at Musselburgh last month, doing well to press for second close home following a blunder 4 out. Player if improving as expected. 2nd Pick 4 Siege Of Acres (Fr) Jockey: Charlie Maggs Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Charlie Maggs T: Donald Mccain	91	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Made frame both starts in Irish points and finished much closer than previously when third on chase debut at Musselburgh last month, doing well to press for second close home following a blunder 4 out. Player if improving as expected.
5	Twice a winner this season, including when capitalising on tumbling mark over C&D in November (follow-up bid underlining he's not one for maximum faith). Shaped as if still in form over 2m at Catterick latest and should be competitive if on a going day. 3rd Pick 5 El Muchacho (Ire) Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: Mike Sowersby J: William Maggs T: Mike Sowersby	94	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Twice a winner this season, including when capitalising on tumbling mark over C&D in November (follow-up bid underlining he's not one for maximum faith). Shaped as if still in form over 2m at Catterick latest and should be competitive if on a going day.

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