GB - Windsor - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

20f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

9.0K

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Verdict

INDEPENDENT LADY shaped well on her return when second at Uttoxeter last month, beaten only by a fellow improver, and she can build on that effort to double her tally. The main danger could be Barafundle Bay, who arrives on the back of a breakthrough success over hurdles, ahead of Mavis Pike.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Much improved upped to 2½m when making a winning handicap debut at Hereford in March. Failed to land the odds there next time, but after 6 months off she resumed her progress when second of 10 at Uttoxeter (2m) in October. Major player back up in trip. 1st Pick 3 Independent Lady (Ger) Jockey: Freddie Gordon Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Freddie Gordon T: Nicky Henderson	99	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Much improved upped to 2½m when making a winning handicap debut at Hereford in March. Failed to land the odds there next time, but after 6 months off she resumed her progress when second of 10 at Uttoxeter (2m) in October. Major player back up in trip.
12	Successful over 11.5f here on the Flat and has fared better than previously over hurdles on her last 2 starts, winning a Hereford handicap last month albeit fortunate having been left clear at the last. Still merits consideration now that she's going the right way. 2nd Pick 12 Barafundle Bay Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Christian Williams J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Successful over 11.5f here on the Flat and has fared better than previously over hurdles on her last 2 starts, winning a Hereford handicap last month albeit fortunate having been left clear at the last. Still merits consideration now that she's going the right way.
2	Won pair of 2m handicap hurdles at Fakenham in 2024/25 but well held both completed starts over fences. However, reverted to hurdles she got back on track when second of 6 at Hereford 19 days ago. Back up in trip and could be in the mix from a handy mark. 3rd Pick 2 Mavis Pike Jockey: Amber Jackson-Fennell Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies J: Amber Jackson-Fennell T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	97	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Won pair of 2m handicap hurdles at Fakenham in 2024/25 but well held both completed starts over fences. However, reverted to hurdles she got back on track when second of 6 at Hereford 19 days ago. Back up in trip and could be in the mix from a handy mark.

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