GB - Uttoxeter - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

19.9f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

10.0K

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Verdict

Lots with chances but it could pay to side with Olly Murphy's handicap debutant EUSTACE GRENIER who has long given the impression this step up in trip will really suit and can get off the mark now. The returning Loustic Du Chatel heads a long list of dangers with the Henrietta Knight team going really well, although Circuit Breaker is also weighted to have a big say if back to his best. Kosasiempre, Springs A Girl and Las Canals also need factoring into this highly competitive handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Showed promise when in the frame in a trio of bumpers (strong form) and since switched to hurdles, finding the test too sharp when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Worcester (2m, good to soft) 23 days ago. Appeals as the sort to take a sizeable step forward up in trip for handicap debut. Interesting. 1st Pick 8 Eustace Grenier (Fr) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	94	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Showed promise when in the frame in a trio of bumpers (strong form) and since switched to hurdles, finding the test too sharp when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Worcester (2m, good to soft) 23 days ago. Appeals as the sort to take a sizeable step forward up in trip for handicap debut. Interesting.
3	Debut bumper winner. More settled in a hood when doubling his tally on fourth go in this sphere in 10-runner novice hurdle at Kempton (2m, good) in March. Sent up in trip for return/handicap debut and very much one to consider with yard going well. 2nd Pick 3 Loustic Du Chatel (Fr) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Henrietta C Knight J: Brendan Powell T: Henrietta C Knight	99	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Debut bumper winner. More settled in a hood when doubling his tally on fourth go in this sphere in 10-runner novice hurdle at Kempton (2m, good) in March. Sent up in trip for return/handicap debut and very much one to consider with yard going well.
12	Lost his form over hurdles following promising debut success at Kempton (21f) in October 2024. However largely in good form back on the Flat since so needs considering off a reduced mark with stable among the winners. 3rd Pick 12 Circuit Breaker Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Non Runner T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	100	-	-	-	4%	Scratched
Analysis Lost his form over hurdles following promising debut success at Kempton (21f) in October 2024. However largely in good form back on the Flat since so needs considering off a reduced mark with stable among the winners.

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