GB - Uttoxeter - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

24.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BANK ON FRANK is totally unexposed as a staying chaser and is selected to make light of a 10 lb rise for Southwell. Taita Hills appeals as a likely improver now faced with a race which should bring his stamina into play and is second choice ahead of Largy Force, who has thrived since joining Olly Murphy.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Runner-up sole start in points and has immediately stepped up on his hurdle form switched to fences, building on his Fontwell second when scoring easily over 3m at Southwell (soft) last month. Even a 10 lb rise may not stop him with further progress likely. 1st Pick 7 Bank On Frank Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Ben Pauling J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Runner-up sole start in points and has immediately stepped up on his hurdle form switched to fences, building on his Fontwell second when scoring easily over 3m at Southwell (soft) last month. Even a 10 lb rise may not stop him with further progress likely.
1	Winning pointer who opened his account over hurdles at Sandown last winter. Promise in defeat over fences this season and the increased stamina test he faces this afternoon should suit. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. Considered. 2nd Pick 1 Taita Hills (Ire) Jockey: Freddie Mitchell Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Freddie Mitchell T: Gary & Josh Moore	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Winning pointer who opened his account over hurdles at Sandown last winter. Promise in defeat over fences this season and the increased stamina test he faces this afternoon should suit. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. Considered.
2	Has made a very good start to life with the Olly Murphy yard, winning handicaps here (2½m, heavy) and at Wetherby (19f, soft) this winter. Has stamina to prove now stepping up in trip but merits respect in her current mood. 3rd Pick 2 Largy Force (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	96	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Has made a very good start to life with the Olly Murphy yard, winning handicaps here (2½m, heavy) and at Wetherby (19f, soft) this winter. Has stamina to prove now stepping up in trip but merits respect in her current mood.

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