GB - Chepstow - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

19.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

MODERN MAN shaped with plenty of encouragement on his hurdling debut when third in a strong-looking maiden over C&D last month and, with improvement forthcoming, he has to be considered the one to beat. Brisky Dancer and Grand Vendetta are a pair of likely types of paper however, and strong market support for either would put a slightly different slant on matters.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	£60,000 5-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler Gwennie May Boy and fair hurdler/chase winner Cast's Tasha. Off mark in Irish points at the second attempt (Dec 2024) and shaped with plenty of encouragement when third in 9-runner maiden over C&D last month, rallying. Sure to progress. 1st Pick 10 Modern Man (Ire) Jockey: J. Hogan Trainer: Emma Lavelle J: J. Hogan T: Emma Lavelle	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis £60,000 5-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler Gwennie May Boy and fair hurdler/chase winner Cast's Tasha. Off mark in Irish points at the second attempt (Dec 2024) and shaped with plenty of encouragement when third in 9-runner maiden over C&D last month, rallying. Sure to progress.
2	Half-brother to 6 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Al Dancer (2m-25f winner, by Al Namix) and fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Gold Dancer (17f-2½m winner, by Doctor Dino). Lots to like on paper. Tongue tie fitted for Rules debut. 2nd Pick 2 Brisky Dancer (Fr) Jockey: Liam Harrison Trainer: Sam Thomas J: Liam Harrison T: Sam Thomas	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Half-brother to 6 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Al Dancer (2m-25f winner, by Al Namix) and fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Gold Dancer (17f-2½m winner, by Doctor Dino). Lots to like on paper. Tongue tie fitted for Rules debut.
8	€140,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner Lady Adare. Appealing newcomer for top yard and one to note in the betting. 3rd Pick 8 Grand Vendetta (Ire) Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Lorcan Williams T: Paul Nicholls	93	-	-	-	25%
Analysis €140,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner Lady Adare. Appealing newcomer for top yard and one to note in the betting.

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