GB - Uttoxeter - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

19.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

11.5K

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Verdict

NOTNOWLINDA proved she retains much of her ability on her third run back from a long absence at Haydock recently and could be the answer now stepping back up to a more suitable trip and fitted with cheekpieces. Mermaids Cave will also benefit from this return to further and is feared, along with Crazierthandaisy, who could easily cast aside a lesser effort now back against her own sex.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Winless since early 2024 but proved she retains a fair chunk of ability when fifth of 13 in a handicap at Haydock on most recent outing. Has dipped below last successful mark and interesting now stepping back up in trip in first-time cheekpieces. 1st Pick 3 Notnowlinda (Ire) Jockey: Tristan Durrell Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Tristan Durrell T: Dan Skelton	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Winless since early 2024 but proved she retains a fair chunk of ability when fifth of 13 in a handicap at Haydock on most recent outing. Has dipped below last successful mark and interesting now stepping back up in trip in first-time cheekpieces.
2	Prolific since joining James Owen, bagging a seventh win in 2m claiming hurdle at Huntingdon in November, and found only one too good reverting to that company at Catterick on latest start, despite being unsuited by the drop in trip. Step back up to 2½m will suit and of interest. 2nd Pick 2 Mermaids Cave (Ire) Jockey: Alex Chadwick Trainer: James Owen J: Alex Chadwick T: James Owen	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Prolific since joining James Owen, bagging a seventh win in 2m claiming hurdle at Huntingdon in November, and found only one too good reverting to that company at Catterick on latest start, despite being unsuited by the drop in trip. Step back up to 2½m will suit and of interest.
1	Landed second hurdles success at Warwick (21f) in November and shaped well tackling 3m for the first time when fourth at Newbury in January. Disappointing at Ascot since but obvious player if able to bounce back, especially now returning to her own sex. 3rd Pick 1 Crazierthandaisy Jockey: Mr Daniel Williams Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Mr Daniel Williams T: Nicky Henderson	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Landed second hurdles success at Warwick (21f) in November and shaped well tackling 3m for the first time when fourth at Newbury in January. Disappointing at Ascot since but obvious player if able to bounce back, especially now returning to her own sex.

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