The race in brief
A 6-runner hurdle handicap over 2m4f, Class 2. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- Service Minimum (6yo, Dan Skelton, OR 132, 12-0) – figures 71, 28 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 86.
- Miss Maverick (9yo, Gary Hanmer, OR 124, 11-6) – figures 8431, a break of 14 weeks, Race DNA fit 88.
- Banderas (6yo, Sam England, OR 114, 10-10) – 14 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 51.
- Seamoon Story (5yo, Charlie Longsdon, OR 125, 11-7) – last-season figures 4551, a long absence (7 months), Race DNA fit 41.
- Static (5yo, Donald McCain, OR 122, 11-4) – figures 5, a break of 22 weeks, Race DNA fit 56.
Our view
Best selection: Service Minimum. Recent figures of 71 – won last time; a Race DNA fit of 86 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 28 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Dan Skelton has had 164 winners from 984 runners in our recent records.
The case against: handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: Miss Maverick and Banderas.
This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.
.This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.