17:02 Newton Abbot tips
Novice Hcap Hurdleclass 52m5½fgood8 runners
What we lean towardspreferred
Makinbecon is our pick, though Mother Ship is not far behind. It edges it on the way its price has been shortening.
Novice Hcap Hurdle over 2m5½f on good going. Makinbecon heads our ratings. We have enough recent form to rate all 8 declared.
How we rate the field
1
Makinbecon
Callum Pritchard / Barry John Murphy
13/1
- Its price has been shortening harder each run across its last 5, averaging a 46% drop.
- Has won 1 of 2 here on course and going.
- Quick turnaround at 10 days against its usual 23.
12/1 to 20/1: 5.0% win, 18.9% frame (893 tracked)
2
Mother Ship
Paddy Hanlon / John Joseph Hanlon
2.9/1
- Steady 37% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Quick turnaround at 19 days against its usual 61.
2/1 to 5/1: 21.0% win, 40.2% frame (739 tracked)
3
Ocean Heights
Jack Tudor / David Pipe
9/1
- Steady 32% average price drop over its last 5 runs.
- Quick turnaround at 15 days against its usual 42.
8/1 to 12/1: 8.0% win, 26.8% frame (709 tracked)