GB - Wincanton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

25.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

13.0K

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Verdict

THE LONG POINT has stepped up with each outing over fences this campaign, handling underfoot conditions best when opening his account in a small field at Doncaster 33 days ago. He can defy a 3 lb rise and follow up on the back of wind surgery. C&D winner West Orchard has been given a break following a lesser run at Taunton and it's feasible to think he can bounce back. Chase debutant Doctor Midas also commands market scrutiny for positive vibes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles last term and stepped up significantly on his opening pair of chase exploits when landing 4-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, soft) 33 days ago, handling conditions best. Player up 3 lb on back of wind surgery. 1st Pick 2 The Long Point (Ire) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Emma Lavelle J: Harry Cobden T: Emma Lavelle	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles last term and stepped up significantly on his opening pair of chase exploits when landing 4-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, soft) 33 days ago, handling conditions best. Player up 3 lb on back of wind surgery.
5	Made it 3-4 in this sphere last term with success in a C&D handicap from this mark last December. Off 12 months prior to a good second over hurdles here prior to disappointing back over fences at Taunton (26.3f) 57 days ago. Freshened up since and feasible to expect a better showing. 2nd Pick 5 West Orchard (Ire) Jockey: Brendan Powell Trainer: Joe Tizzard J: Brendan Powell T: Joe Tizzard	99	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Made it 3-4 in this sphere last term with success in a C&D handicap from this mark last December. Off 12 months prior to a good second over hurdles here prior to disappointing back over fences at Taunton (26.3f) 57 days ago. Freshened up since and feasible to expect a better showing.
3	Fair maiden hurdler who posted a very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (24.5f) back in November, giving best only to an unexposed one. His run there the following month (pulled up) was disappointing but given a break ahead of this chase debut and bounce back not ruled out. 3rd Pick 3 Doctor Midas (Fr) Jockey: Robert Dunne Trainer: Henrietta C Knight J: Robert Dunne T: Henrietta C Knight	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Fair maiden hurdler who posted a very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (24.5f) back in November, giving best only to an unexposed one. His run there the following month (pulled up) was disappointing but given a break ahead of this chase debut and bounce back not ruled out.

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