GB - Stratford-on-Avon - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

18.7f

Seller Hurdle

Turf

7.5K

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Verdict

A trappy seller, with the vote going to HARA KIRI, who confirmed he retains ability when a good third at Wetherby on return and had a viable excuse for a below-par display at Uttoxeter last time. Hecouldbetheone and Demoiselle Kap perhaps have fewer questions to answer than the remainder at present.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Won 3 hurdle races in 2024 before a break. Finished a creditable third in Wetherby handicap on reappearance in November prior to finishing lame at Uttoxeter in December. Absent since but has strong claims down in grade. 1st Pick 5 Hara Kiri (Fr) Jockey: Lewis Stones Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Lewis Stones T: Olly Murphy	96	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Won 3 hurdle races in 2024 before a break. Finished a creditable third in Wetherby handicap on reappearance in November prior to finishing lame at Uttoxeter in December. Absent since but has strong claims down in grade.
3	Revitalised for current yard and he displayed a likeable attitude in landing back-to-back Uttoxeter handicap chases (at 21f) in June. Good second both starts in October but jumped horrendously when last seen at Leicester over Christmas. Player if putting best foot forward back hurdling, though. 2nd Pick 3 Hecouldbetheone (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: James Owen J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: James Owen	99	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Revitalised for current yard and he displayed a likeable attitude in landing back-to-back Uttoxeter handicap chases (at 21f) in June. Good second both starts in October but jumped horrendously when last seen at Leicester over Christmas. Player if putting best foot forward back hurdling, though.
6	Completed a 4-timer (2 hurdle, 2 chase) for this yard last spring. Respectable fifth in Ludlow handicap hurdle on reappearance in January but not in the same form when a remote third at Catterick after and shaped as if amiss back chasing at Leicester 3 weeks ago. 3rd Pick 6 Demoiselle Kap (Fr) Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Jennie Candlish J: Sean Quinlan T: Jennie Candlish	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Completed a 4-timer (2 hurdle, 2 chase) for this yard last spring. Respectable fifth in Ludlow handicap hurdle on reappearance in January but not in the same form when a remote third at Catterick after and shaped as if amiss back chasing at Leicester 3 weeks ago.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Claiming Race

A race in which horses are entered for a certain price, or claiming tag, which is also their sales price. An owner can claim any horse entered for the tag before the race begins, and owns them as soon as the gates open.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.