GB - Worcester - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

The removal of cheekpieces had the desired effect for MEDIA MOGUL over C&D last month and given his Flat ability, this opening mark looks well within range. Playful Fox and Ez Tiger head the opposition.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Winner on the Flat for Ed Walker but rather temperamental. Headgear off and left previous 2 efforts over hurdles behind on the back of a breathing operation when landing 8-runner maiden over C&D a month ago. Opening mark could be lenient with promise of more to come. 1st Pick 3 Media Mogul (Ire) Jockey: David Bass Trainer: Tom Dascombe J: David Bass T: Tom Dascombe	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Winner on the Flat for Ed Walker but rather temperamental. Headgear off and left previous 2 efforts over hurdles behind on the back of a breathing operation when landing 8-runner maiden over C&D a month ago. Opening mark could be lenient with promise of more to come.
7	Unexposed 4-y-o who showed much-improved form when opening account in 6-runner handicap at Stratford 3 weeks ago. Up 3 lb but he's in expert hands so he could raise his game again. 2nd Pick 7 Playful Fox (Fr) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	95	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Unexposed 4-y-o who showed much-improved form when opening account in 6-runner handicap at Stratford 3 weeks ago. Up 3 lb but he's in expert hands so he could raise his game again.
6	Recorded a fifth success of his career in 5-runner handicap at Plumpton (2m, soft) in October. Matched that level when second over C&D a month ago and a repeat of that should see him involved again. 3rd Pick 6 Ez Tiger (Ire) Jockey: Bryan Carver Trainer: Alex Hales J: Bryan Carver T: Alex Hales	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Recorded a fifth success of his career in 5-runner handicap at Plumpton (2m, soft) in October. Matched that level when second over C&D a month ago and a repeat of that should see him involved again.

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Fast

A dry dirt track that is typically an ideal racing surface.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

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