GB - Taunton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

23.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

12.0K

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Verdict

A trappy mares handicap hurdle and BORDER GEM looks just about the safest bet on the back of her most recent effort from the same mark. Jena D'oudairies has tumbled in the weights if first-time blinkers have a positive effect, while Miss Tiara is no forlorn hope if repeating her last run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Maiden who bounced back to form when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) last month. Should go well again from the same mark with a 7-Ib claimer in the saddle, whilst the longer trip looks sure to suit. 1st Pick 3 Border Gem Jockey: Chad Bament Trainer: Jeremy Scott J: Chad Bament T: Jeremy Scott	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Maiden who bounced back to form when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) last month. Should go well again from the same mark with a 7-Ib claimer in the saddle, whilst the longer trip looks sure to suit.
2	Become disappointing this season, well below best when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Is fitted with first-time blinkers and has been given further help from the handicapper, though the trip remains an unknown. 2nd Pick 2 Jena D'oudairies (Fr) Jockey: Freddie Gingell Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Freddie Gingell T: Paul Nicholls	97	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Become disappointing this season, well below best when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good, 10/1) 21 days ago. Is fitted with first-time blinkers and has been given further help from the handicapper, though the trip remains an unknown.
4	Got back on the up following a second breathing operation when 6¾ lengths third of 10 to Lady Caro in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) in March. Stamina is no issue, but she's no sure thing to back latest effort up. 3rd Pick 4 Miss Tiara Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Jeremy Scott J: Lorcan Williams T: Jeremy Scott	97	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Got back on the up following a second breathing operation when 6¾ lengths third of 10 to Lady Caro in handicap hurdle over C&D (good) in March. Stamina is no issue, but she's no sure thing to back latest effort up.

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