GB - Worcester - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

16f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

This looks a good opportunity for CREST OF ARMS to go one better than on hurdle debut. The market should offer plenty of clues regarding the remainder, notably Kind Intention, who's been off for a year but looks interesting on the best of his bumper form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Definite promise on first 2 starts in bumpers and was back on song when runner-up on hurdling debut at Hexham. Entitled to sharpen up for that experience and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 6 Crest Of Arms Jockey: Ben Godfrey Trainer: Anthony Honeyball J: Ben Godfrey T: Anthony Honeyball	100	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis Definite promise on first 2 starts in bumpers and was back on song when runner-up on hurdling debut at Hexham. Entitled to sharpen up for that experience and looks the one to beat.
2	No match for Storming George when runner-up on debut in January last year and ran to a similar level in a pair of bumpers subsequently. Bred to appreciate the switch to hurdles and one to consider if the market suggests he's ready to roll. 2nd Pick 2 Kind Intention Jockey: Ned Fox Trainer: Tom Symonds J: Ned Fox T: Tom Symonds	88	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis No match for Storming George when runner-up on debut in January last year and ran to a similar level in a pair of bumpers subsequently. Bred to appreciate the switch to hurdles and one to consider if the market suggests he's ready to roll.
8	Point/bumper winner was found to have bled when pulled up on hurdle debut at Sedgefield in November, and while clearly one with issues, she cannot be discounted if back on song. 3rd Pick 8 Blue Topaz Jockey: Liam Harrison Trainer: Fergal O'brien J: Liam Harrison T: Fergal O'brien	90	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Point/bumper winner was found to have bled when pulled up on hurdle debut at Sedgefield in November, and while clearly one with issues, she cannot be discounted if back on song.

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Exercise Rider

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