GB - Southwell - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20.4f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

WAY MAKER made a promising start over hurdles at Perth 3 weeks ago and this dual bumper scorer can build on that now stepped up in distance and open his account in this sphere. Similar comments apply to Kingofthefrontier and he looks the danger ahead of Katarcice.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Dual bumper scorer last term who ran with promise when third of 13 in novice at Perth (2m, soft, 16/5) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Likely to appreciate this longer trip and a bold show is anticipated. 1st Pick 6 Way Maker (Ire) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: James Bowen T: Mickey Bowen	100	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Dual bumper scorer last term who ran with promise when third of 13 in novice at Perth (2m, soft, 16/5) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Likely to appreciate this longer trip and a bold show is anticipated.
4	Point winner who posted promising third of 7 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good, 18/5) 31 days ago, finishing with running left. May well do better, particularly over this longer distance. 2nd Pick 4 Kingofthefrontier Jockey: Conor O'farrell Trainer: John Dawson J: Conor O'farrell T: John Dawson	95	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Point winner who posted promising third of 7 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good, 18/5) 31 days ago, finishing with running left. May well do better, particularly over this longer distance.
3	Shaped encouragingly when placed sole start in bumpers and plenty of promise to glean from his hurdles debut second at Huntingdon (2m) in April. Posted solid effort over this trip in a match at same course since and is likely to go well again. 3rd Pick 3 Katarcice (Fr) Jockey: J. Hogan Trainer: Fergal O'brien J: J. Hogan T: Fergal O'brien	99	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Shaped encouragingly when placed sole start in bumpers and plenty of promise to glean from his hurdles debut second at Huntingdon (2m) in April. Posted solid effort over this trip in a match at same course since and is likely to go well again.

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