GB - Stratford-on-Avon - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

16.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

RETETI shaped better than the bare result when fifth on his handicap debut at Plumpton back in February and, returning from 4 lb lower and more pertinently away from the mud, Sheena West's 6-y-o could be worth chancing. The main threat may emerge from Frank Stamper who was unable to hang on after a last-to-first move at Fontwell last month. Galactic Jack rounds off the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Modest performer on the Flat and while he has failed to trouble the judge on 4 of his 5 starts in this sphere, he shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 7 in handicap at Plumpton (2m, soft) in February. Could be worth chancing on return away from the mud (has been dropped 4 lb). 1st Pick 1 Reteti Jockey: Marc Goldstein Trainer: Sheena West J: Marc Goldstein T: Sheena West	100	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Modest performer on the Flat and while he has failed to trouble the judge on 4 of his 5 starts in this sphere, he shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 7 in handicap at Plumpton (2m, soft) in February. Could be worth chancing on return away from the mud (has been dropped 4 lb).
3	Fair Flat maiden who ran his best race in this sphere when second of 5 in handicap at Fontwell (2¼m, good) last month, going like the best horse at the weights but unable to hang on after a last-to-first move that included flattening a flight. Considered nudged up 1 lb. 2nd Pick 3 Frank Stamper Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Warren Greatrex J: James Bowen T: Warren Greatrex	97	-	-	-	40%	3/2
Analysis Fair Flat maiden who ran his best race in this sphere when second of 5 in handicap at Fontwell (2¼m, good) last month, going like the best horse at the weights but unable to hang on after a last-to-first move that included flattening a flight. Considered nudged up 1 lb.
4	One-time useful Flat performer who still needs to brush up on his jumping but nevertheless ran one of his better races when third of 10 at Taunton (2m, good) last month. Would be no certainty to build on that here, however. 3rd Pick 4 Galactic Jack (Ire) Jockey: Caoilin Quinn Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Caoilin Quinn T: Gary & Josh Moore	96	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis One-time useful Flat performer who still needs to brush up on his jumping but nevertheless ran one of his better races when third of 10 at Taunton (2m, good) last month. Would be no certainty to build on that here, however.

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