GB - Aintree - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

19.9f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

27.5K

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Verdict

Olly Murphy's PLEASINGTON shaped well on his recent chasing bow when third at Wetherby and with this step up in trip a likely plus too he can come out on top in a fascinating novice handicap chase. Kdeux Saint Fray heads the list of dangers on the back of his Cheltenham victory, although the three fencing newcomers all bring lots of potential, not least It's Hard To Know and Captain Butler.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	A useful winning 2m hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere after 8 months off when third of 5 in handicap at Wetherby (15.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Can build on it now, especially stepped up in trip. Likely player. 1st Pick 1 Pleasington (Ire) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: James Bowen T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis A useful winning 2m hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere after 8 months off when third of 5 in handicap at Wetherby (15.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Can build on it now, especially stepped up in trip. Likely player.
3	A fairly useful 2m3f winning hurdler who left his chasing debut well behind when bagging 6-runner handicap at Cheltenham (20.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Should improve further so not taken lightly. 2nd Pick 3 Kdeux Saint Fray (Fr) Jockey: Jonathan Burke Trainer: Anthony Honeyball J: Jonathan Burke T: Anthony Honeyball	97	-	-	-	34%
Analysis A fairly useful 2m3f winning hurdler who left his chasing debut well behind when bagging 6-runner handicap at Cheltenham (20.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Should improve further so not taken lightly.
6	Irish point scorer who landed 2m4f novice hurdles at Lingfield/Market Rasen last winter. Well held in stronger company twice after but he brings plenty of potential on his chasing bow. Not without interest for in-form yard. 3rd Pick 6 It's Hard To Know (Ire) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Ben Pauling J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	93	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Irish point scorer who landed 2m4f novice hurdles at Lingfield/Market Rasen last winter. Well held in stronger company twice after but he brings plenty of potential on his chasing bow. Not without interest for in-form yard.

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