'This track and trip will be ideal for him' - analysis and key quotes for Wincanton handicap hurdle

This is a low-grade handicap hurdle which will not take a great deal of winning.

Mach Ten, a 71-rated maiden on the Flat, is fitted with a visor for the first time and should go close if building on a last-time-out third to Whatmakes Honey B at Taunton.

He lost his place at an important stage of that race before rallying from the second-last, and perhaps the headgear will aid his concentration. Callum Pritchard’s 5lb claim is a significant plus.

Breccia, a dual winner on the all-weather, will be having just her fifth start over hurdles. She was by no means disgraced when fourth behind Daany at Newton Abbot last August and she competes off a 2lb lower mark this time.

Flash In The Pan and Crest Of Honour tackle a handicap for the first time, and might step up on the form shown in their qualifying runs.

Crest Of Honour was 2-1 favourite for a Hereford bumper last October but could finish only fourth of five, beaten 23 lengths by the winner Aotano.
Analysis by Richard Birch

What they say

Nigel Hawke, trainer of Albert Park
He had a nasty injury at Hexham last summer and had some time off. He was fit for the race at Taunton the other day under Shannon [Holmes], but I think he'll improve a lot mentally for the run. All being well, this track and trip will be ideal for him, so we're expecting a nice run.

Anthony Charlton, trainer of Mach Ten
I was pleased with him last time, as we'd been running him on soft ground and he seemed to appreciate the better ground. Stepping up a furlong won't be any problem and we'll put a visor on him. I think it may get him travelling better as he was first off the bridle last time.

Jane Williams, trainer of Crest Of Honour
He's coming back from a break and he's up in trip, which I think will suit him. This quicker ground should hopefully see him put in a good performance, and we've added cheekpieces, not because he's ungenuine, but just to help him concentrate on his jumping as he's lacked a bit of fluency.
Reporting by Catherine Macrae 

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