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Keith Melrose delves into the latest release of handicap marks
After the latest round of BHA and HRI marks were released, Keith Melrose has combined with the Racing Post's handicappers to pick out the best-handicapped horse to run last week.
Jagwar
Second at Cheltenham, January 24
New BHA mark: 152 (up 3lb)
Racing Post Rating: 160 (+8 compared with his BHA mark)
For the second time in as many runs this season, you left with the impression that Jagwar's many backers would be rewarded for keeping the faith. There was nothing wrong with him going down to Donnacha on Saturday, with the winner's more prominent ride almost certainly being the difference.
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