GB - Chepstow - Race 7

Thoroughbred

4 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

9.0K

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Verdict

George Boughey's BUMAAN advanced his form on his first go in handicaps when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and can go one better off just a 1 lb higher mark. Recent course scorer Aravalli rates a big threat under a 6 lb penalty though ahead of Electric Bass.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Little show in 3 runs before much improved in a first-time tongue tie on handicap debut when second of 10 at Wolverhampton (1½m) 30 days ago. Merits serious consideration nudged up 1 lb on turf debut. 1st Pick 4 Bumaan Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: George Boughey J: Billy Loughnane T: George Boughey	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Little show in 3 runs before much improved in a first-time tongue tie on handicap debut when second of 10 at Wolverhampton (1½m) 30 days ago. Merits serious consideration nudged up 1 lb on turf debut.
1	Ex-Irish maiden who took a big step forward for her new yard when a 33/1-winner of 7-runner handicap here (1½m) 8 days ago. Not out of things under a 6 lb penalty. 2nd Pick 1 Aravalli (Ire) Jockey: Taylor Fisher Trainer: Joe Tickle J: Taylor Fisher T: Joe Tickle	89	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Ex-Irish maiden who took a big step forward for her new yard when a 33/1-winner of 7-runner handicap here (1½m) 8 days ago. Not out of things under a 6 lb penalty.
3	Still seeking a first win but twice runner-up this season until a below-par fifth of 9 here (1½m) last month when going too freely. Could bounce back with hood refitted. 3rd Pick 3 Electric Bass Jockey: Owen Lewis Trainer: Roger Teal J: Owen Lewis T: Roger Teal	91	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Still seeking a first win but twice runner-up this season until a below-par fifth of 9 here (1½m) last month when going too freely. Could bounce back with hood refitted.

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