GB - Uttoxeter - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

19.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

41.0K

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Verdict

A competitive handicap and the hat-trick seeking SERVICE MINIMUM gets the nod for the Skeltons. Flying Fortune will appreciate the return to this trip and should be in the mix, while Sir Galahad can gain some further place money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Landed a gamble when winning at Bangor in March and followed up the following month in 10-runner handicap at Warwick (21f, good to firm, 13/8). Up a further 10 Ib but is clearly thriving at present and will appreciate the underfoot conditions. 1st Pick 4 Service Minimum (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Landed a gamble when winning at Bangor in March and followed up the following month in 10-runner handicap at Warwick (21f, good to firm, 13/8). Up a further 10 Ib but is clearly thriving at present and will appreciate the underfoot conditions.
8	A 4-time winner in 2024 but is lightly raced since. In first-time cheekpieces, shaped well but failed to stay when down the field in handicap at Haydock (3m, good) 15 days ago. Will be suited by this drop back in trip and one to note for stable who do well at this time of year. 2nd Pick 8 Flying Fortune (Ire) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: James Bowen T: Mickey Bowen	99	-	-	-	10%
Analysis A 4-time winner in 2024 but is lightly raced since. In first-time cheekpieces, shaped well but failed to stay when down the field in handicap at Haydock (3m, good) 15 days ago. Will be suited by this drop back in trip and one to note for stable who do well at this time of year.
3	Recorded 4-timer over hurdles last summer but struggled in better company after. Dropped in grade, creditable 3 lengths second of 8 to Miss Maverick in handicap over C&D (good, 10/11) 22 days ago. He's weighted to turn the tables on that rival and commands respect. 3rd Pick 3 Sir Galahad (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Recorded 4-timer over hurdles last summer but struggled in better company after. Dropped in grade, creditable 3 lengths second of 8 to Miss Maverick in handicap over C&D (good, 10/11) 22 days ago. He's weighted to turn the tables on that rival and commands respect.

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