GB - Aintree - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

24.7f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

24.0K

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Verdict

Plenty are in with a shout but the improving GLANCE OF GLORY did well to maintain his unbeaten record for the season at Worcester after a late blunder and can complete a hat-trick on his first attempt at 3m now. Christian Williams' handicap debutant Dixie Mafia appeals as a likely improver and could emerge as the chief threat, although in-form pair Sandscape and Princesse Milania can both have a say too. Top Guy completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Progressive Passing Glance gelding who went 2-2 this term on his handicap bow at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 45 days ago, doing well to get up given he blundered 3 out. Big shout in his hat-trick bid with this step up to 3m also a likely positive. 1st Pick 1 Glance Of Glory Jockey: James Best Trainer: Martin Keighley J: James Best T: Martin Keighley	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Progressive Passing Glance gelding who went 2-2 this term on his handicap bow at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 45 days ago, doing well to get up given he blundered 3 out. Big shout in his hat-trick bid with this step up to 3m also a likely positive.
4	Winning Irish pointer who made a promising start for his current yard when fourth in 2m novice at Warwick. Failed to build on it twice since at Ffos Las but not written off now going into handicaps upped markedly in distance. 2nd Pick 4 Dixie Mafia (Ire) Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Christian Williams J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Winning Irish pointer who made a promising start for his current yard when fourth in 2m novice at Warwick. Failed to build on it twice since at Ffos Las but not written off now going into handicaps upped markedly in distance.
6	Still a maiden but he comes here in good nick, third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again with a visor added. 3rd Pick 6 Sandscape Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Henry Daly J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Henry Daly	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Still a maiden but he comes here in good nick, third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again with a visor added.

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