5:32 Sedgefield
This Class 5 handicap steeplechase at Sedgefield, part of the ARC Summer Chase Series, brings together a field of nine over 2m3f65y on good ground. The KTB Fit Scores point to a competitive but not overly deep event, with four principals clustered around the mid-60s and the remainder trailing off noticeably. Fiskardo heads the figures as the clear pick on balance of ability and recent sequence, though the presence of several course winners and the uncontested pace shape adds layers to the puzzle.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is defined by a lone leader with high confidence, suggesting one horse will secure an uncontested lead that could prove difficult for those racing from off the pace to reel in. Delpotro is the most likely to take up that front-running role given his natural style, while Tom Creen should race prominently just in behind. The remainder of the field, including the selection Fiskardo, are predominantly held-up types who will be looking to produce their effort from off the pace, making the key question whether any of the closers possess the necessary finishing speed to overcome the clear advantage enjoyed by the leader on this sharp track.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Fiskardo KTB Selection67/100Fiskardo is a useful performer on the balance of his ratings and race history.
- 2Tom Creen62/100Tom Creen is a useful 11-year-old with a solid record here, winning five of his 17 starts at Sedgefield.
- 3Wudya62/100Useful performer who has shown consistent form of late and arrives here off the back of two solid placed efforts.
- 4Delpotro62/100Smart performer who has won twice at this track from four runs and also has a win at today's trip.
- 5Thank You Blue58/100Useful performer who has won three times from five runs at Sedgefield and arrives in decent nick after a string of solid placed efforts.
- 6Clean Getaway51/100Clean Getaway is a fair handicapper with a solid record here, winning five times from 15 starts at Sedgefield.
- 7Wherearethejudges48/100Wherearethejudges is a useful type but has shown little so far in three runs, finishing well beaten on each start including two attempts at today's trip.
- 8Huit Reflets43/100Fair performer who has won once from six starts at Sedgefield and is proven at this trip with three placed efforts from six runs.
- 9Applejack Poet35/100Fair performer who has been largely consistent without winning lately.
The contenders
Fiskardo KTB Fit 67/100
Fiskardo arrives as a useful performer on the balance of his ratings and race history. He showed his ability with a win on this ground and has a solid recent sequence that includes placed efforts. The trainer holds a 23% strike rate at Sedgefield from 13 runs while the drop back in trip today asks a fresh question. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he will need the race to fall right given the uncontested lead likely to be enjoyed by the front-runner. The 5lb claimer Shane Fenelon takes the ride, adding a positive with his 25% strike rate and 1.61 A/E at the track. Overall this looks a suitable opportunity for a horse who remains well treated on his best form.
Tom Creen KTB Fit 62/100
Tom Creen is a useful 11-year-old with a solid record here, winning five of his 17 starts at Sedgefield. He has been competitive on good ground without winning and drops back to a trip where he has won four times from nine runs. The Sam England yard holds a 17% strike rate at the track while Jonathan England has shown steady results in the saddle here. Usually racing prominently, he is well placed to track the expected lone leader and could prove hard to pass if the pace shape plays to his strengths. Dropping in class adds to his appeal, and with five course wins already to his name he knows this venue better than most. His placed efforts this year suggest he retains plenty of ability.
Wudya KTB Fit 62/100
Wudya is a useful performer who has shown consistent form of late and arrives here off the back of two solid placed efforts. He drops back in trip to a distance at which he is 1-1, while the first-time headgear is an interesting addition. The trainer has a solid 19% strike-rate at Sedgefield from 26 runs. Usually held up, he will be among those trying to close late against an uncontested leader, which may not play to his strengths. Danny McMenamin's 17% strike rate and 1.1 A/E at the track provide some encouragement, as does the drop in class. Recent form of 4P-446 underlines his consistency without quite getting his head in front lately.
Delpotro KTB Fit 62/100
Delpotro is a smart performer who has won twice at this track from four runs and also has a win at today's trip. Recent form of 43-242 shows consistent placed efforts without quite landing the big one lately, while his record on good ground is respectable but not dominant. The trainer strikes at 21% here and the jockey adds further course knowledge. Tending to make the running or race on the pace, he is the obvious candidate to set the uncontested lead that the pace shape predicts, which could give him a significant advantage. Sean Bowen's 25% strike rate at Sedgefield is a major plus. Dropping in class further strengthens his claims on a venue where he has already shown his liking.
The rest of the field
Thank You BlueKTB Fit 58/100
Thank You Blue is a useful performer who has won three times from five runs at Sedgefield and arrives in decent nick after a string of solid placed efforts. He drops back to 2m3f today having failed to win in two previous tries at the distance, while his record on good ground is modest with just one win from 19 starts. Usually held up, the jockey's 0% strike rate from four rides at the track is a negative.
Clean GetawayKTB Fit 51/100
Clean Getaway is a fair handicapper with a solid record here, winning five times from 15 starts at Sedgefield. He has been consistent of late with form figures of 4-3534 and acts on good ground, recording six wins from 34 starts. Stepping up in trip today poses a fresh question as he has tried this distance four times without success. Usually held up, he will need to find extra from off the pace.
WherearethejudgesKTB Fit 48/100
Wherearethejudges is a useful type but has shown little so far in three runs, finishing well beaten on each start including two attempts at today's trip. The yard's modest record here adds little confidence. With only three career runs the horse remains lightly raced overall and not fully exposed. Unproven on good ground, he steps out with questions to answer.
Huit RefletsKTB Fit 43/100
Huit Reflets is a fair performer who has won once from six starts at Sedgefield and is proven at this trip with three placed efforts from six runs. Recent form is patchy and he steps up in distance today having last run over 2m1f. The yard's modest 6% strike-rate at the track adds a negative. Usually held up, he will be another trying to come from off the pace.
Applejack PoetKTB Fit 35/100
Applejack Poet is a fair performer who has been largely consistent without winning lately. He has only one win from 19 starts on good ground and steps up in trip today having failed to trouble the judge in three previous tries at this distance. First run at Sedgefield for a trainer with no previous runners here. Usually held up, he looks up against it on the figures.
KTB verdict
Fiskardo is the KTB Selection and looks to have the best balance of ability and recent form. A useful performer on the balance of his ratings, his win on good ground and solid placed efforts give him strong claims, particularly with the trainer's healthy record at Sedgefield and the claimer's positive course statistics. The drop back in trip is the main unknown, but he is well treated on his best efforts. The main dangers are likely to be Tom Creen, who knows the track inside out with five wins here, and Delpotro, who could control the race from the front given the lone-leader pace shape. Wudya with first-time headgear is the other principal who could feature if the race sets up for a late closer.
KTB Selection Fiskardo
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:10 UTC, 28 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Fiskardo | 4/1 | 7Bet |
| Tom Creen | 11/2 | William Hill |
| Wudya | 4/1 | Midnite |
| Delpotro | 4/1 | Bet365 |
| Thank You Blue | 11/2 | Bet365 |
| Clean Getaway | 11/1 | Bet365 |
| Wherearethejudges | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Huit Reflets | 13/2 | Bet365 |
| Applejack Poet | 40/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 5:32 Sedgefield. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Sedgefield racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Who is most likely to set the uncontested lead?
Delpotro, whose front-running style and course record make him the natural candidate given the lone-leader pace shape with high confidence.
What is the significance of the first-time headgear on Wudya?
It is an interesting addition to a horse who has shown consistent placed efforts of late and is dropping in trip to a distance at which he is 1-1.
Which horse has the strongest course record at Sedgefield?
Tom Creen with five wins from 17 starts, ahead of Clean Getaway who has five wins from 15 and Thank You Blue with three wins from five.
Why does the drop back in trip pose a question for Fiskardo?
While he has a win on this ground and a solid recent sequence, the shorter distance today is a fresh test for a horse who has been running over further.
How many of these runners are proven course winners at Sedgefield?
Five: Tom Creen (5 wins), Clean Getaway (5), Thank You Blue (3), Delpotro (2) and Huit Reflets (1).
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