GB - Stratford-on-Avon - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

19.5f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good to Firm

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

PERSON OF INTEREST justified strong support when scoring at Uttoxeter 5 days ago, though needed every yard of the trip kept to 2m. With more still to offer back up in distance for current yard, he is taken to see off the challenge of Thickthorn Tom who still looks to be competitively handicapped, with Bahtiyar the pick for third.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Back over fences on second run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon, landed a gamble when leading late on in 10-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) 5 days ago. Return to further should suit and he remains well treated on Irish form despite 7 lb penalty. Leading contender. 1st Pick 1 Person Of Interest (Ire) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Faye Bramley J: Harry Cobden T: Faye Bramley	100	-	-	-	46%	6/5
Analysis Back over fences on second run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon, landed a gamble when leading late on in 10-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) 5 days ago. Return to further should suit and he remains well treated on Irish form despite 7 lb penalty. Leading contender.
3	Much improved over fences, confirming earlier promise with a smooth success at Newton Abbot (21f) in May. Shaped as if still ahead of his mark at Market Rasen, though failed to get the job done after winner's mistake 2 out. Now switches to blinkers and he could be thereabouts. 2nd Pick 3 Thickthorn Tom (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	99	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Much improved over fences, confirming earlier promise with a smooth success at Newton Abbot (21f) in May. Shaped as if still ahead of his mark at Market Rasen, though failed to get the job done after winner's mistake 2 out. Now switches to blinkers and he could be thereabouts.
6	Long-standing maiden but had been holding his form well prior to a poor run at Warwick in June. However, was racing from out 4 lb of the handicap last time, so he could bounce back now racing off his proper mark again. 3rd Pick 6 Bahtiyar (Fr) Jockey: Ben Poste Trainer: Max Young J: Ben Poste T: Max Young	98	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Long-standing maiden but had been holding his form well prior to a poor run at Warwick in June. However, was racing from out 4 lb of the handicap last time, so he could bounce back now racing off his proper mark again.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Turf Course

A racetrack made of grass.