GB - Windsor - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.1f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

16.5K

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Verdict

YES WALIM is a potential improver in handicaps for Richard Hughes, who won this race last year. Escape Plan is respected as a last-time-out winner, while Our Guy is another who could have more to offer now moving into his first handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Improved on debut form when third in a Southwell novice (6f) last summer. Possible he needed first start for 4 months (gelded) at Wolverhampton in December and surprise were he not capable of better now handicapping following breathing.surgery. 1st Pick 7 Yes Waliim (Ire) Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: Richard Hughes J: Finley Marsh T: Richard Hughes	88	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Improved on debut form when third in a Southwell novice (6f) last summer. Possible he needed first start for 4 months (gelded) at Wolverhampton in December and surprise were he not capable of better now handicapping following breathing.surgery.
1	Struck at the second time of asking in handicaps when knuckling down well to shade a tight finish at Kempton (6f) 5 weeks ago. Should remain very competitive off 3 lb higher. 2nd Pick 1 Escape Plan Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Tom Ward J: Tom Marquand T: Tom Ward	94	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Struck at the second time of asking in handicaps when knuckling down well to shade a tight finish at Kempton (6f) 5 weeks ago. Should remain very competitive off 3 lb higher.
8	Has had three outings over 7f/1m on all-weather. Off for 12 weeks ahead of this turf/handicap debut over a shorter trip. Potential improver. 3rd Pick 8 Our Guy (Ire) Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Denis Coakley J: Rob Hornby T: Denis Coakley	87	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Has had three outings over 7f/1m on all-weather. Off for 12 weeks ahead of this turf/handicap debut over a shorter trip. Potential improver.

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