GB - Southwell - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

20.4f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

10.5K

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Verdict

BITSNBUCKLES has run right up to form both starts since fitted with a tongue tie, latterly at Taunton a month ago and with the return to this distance no negative, he could be the answer. Firm But Fair has looked a stayer so far so this drop in trip for handicap debut is a slight concern but he's certainly open to progress, with Pike Road another to consider down in class.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Has returned to form after needing the run following 13 months off at Market Rasen in November, third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (9/2) 34 days ago on first try over 23.9f. Drop back in distance won't inconvenience and he needs taking very seriously. 1st Pick 8 Bitsnbuckles (Ire) Jockey: Lewis Saunders Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Lewis Saunders T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Has returned to form after needing the run following 13 months off at Market Rasen in November, third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (9/2) 34 days ago on first try over 23.9f. Drop back in distance won't inconvenience and he needs taking very seriously.
5	£60,000 purchase after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Showed promise on hurdling debut despite greenness, then third of 4 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter 33 days ago, still in need of experience. Makes handicap debut and remains capable of better, though this trip may not be ideal. 2nd Pick 5 Firm But Fair (Ire) Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies Trainer: Harry Derham J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Harry Derham	96	-	-	-	20%
Analysis £60,000 purchase after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Showed promise on hurdling debut despite greenness, then third of 4 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter 33 days ago, still in need of experience. Makes handicap debut and remains capable of better, though this trip may not be ideal.
3	Looked likely winner when unseating on second chase start at Ludlow and quickly made amends under a well-judged ride to win 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) in November. Shaped as though still in form both starts at Cheltenham since and he's back on his correct mark down in trip. 3rd Pick 3 Pike Road Jockey: Freddie Keighley Trainer: Martin Keighley J: Freddie Keighley T: Martin Keighley	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Looked likely winner when unseating on second chase start at Ludlow and quickly made amends under a well-judged ride to win 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) in November. Shaped as though still in form both starts at Cheltenham since and he's back on his correct mark down in trip.

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