GB - Cheltenham - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

15.9f

Maiden Chase

Turf

Good to Soft

55.0K

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Verdict

COUNTRY MILE seems sure to improve on a considerate chasing debut when second to Alnilam at Uttoxeter recently, so he's taken to reverse the form with that rival on much more favourable terms and come out on top. King of Kingsfield didn't need to improve to resume winning ways in a Grade 3 at Punchestown last week and has a leading chance at the weights, with the aforementioned Alnilam also respected in an intriguing event.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Dual novice hurdle winner who made a promising start over fences when 3½ lengths second of 3 to Alnilam in minor event at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 3/1) 19 days ago. Open to improvement and excellent chance of reversing the form with that rival on 8 lb better terms. 1st Pick 6 Country Mile (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	99	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Dual novice hurdle winner who made a promising start over fences when 3½ lengths second of 3 to Alnilam in minor event at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 3/1) 19 days ago. Open to improvement and excellent chance of reversing the form with that rival on 8 lb better terms.
2	Useful hurdler and similar form over fences, not needing to improve to resume winning ways in 6-runner Grade 3 at Punchestown (18.3f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Has a leading chance at the weights. 2nd Pick 2 King Of Kingsfield (Ire) Jockey: J. W. Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Useful hurdler and similar form over fences, not needing to improve to resume winning ways in 6-runner Grade 3 at Punchestown (18.3f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Has a leading chance at the weights.
4	Fairly useful Flat winner who developed into a useful handicap hurdler last season, finishing an excellent second in Morebattle at Kelso (16.2f) in March. Outjumped Country Mile late on to make a successful chasing debut at Uttoxeter earlier in the month and is open to improvement. 3rd Pick 4 Alnilam (Fr) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	98	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Fairly useful Flat winner who developed into a useful handicap hurdler last season, finishing an excellent second in Morebattle at Kelso (16.2f) in March. Outjumped Country Mile late on to make a successful chasing debut at Uttoxeter earlier in the month and is open to improvement.

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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.

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.