6:40 Sedgefield
The 6:40 Sedgefield is a Class 5 handicap steeplechase over 3m2f59y on good ground, forming part of the ARC Summer Chase Series. A field of seven runners lines up, with the KTB numbers highlighting a competitive but not especially deep contest where recent form, course connections and the ability to see out the new trip will be key. The top four in the KTB Fit rankings are separated by relatively small margins, yet each brings a different blend of ability, track familiarity and question marks over stamina.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape points to a lone leader with high confidence, suggesting Croagh Patrick can bowl along in front with little pressure in the early stages. The remaining six runners are all noted as held-up types who produce their effort late, meaning the race is likely to develop into a test of whether the uncontested leader can be reeled in or if one of the closers can produce the necessary finishing kick. The key question is whether the extra distance will play into the hands of those stepping up in trip or expose vulnerabilities in the leader's stamina.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Getaway Vic KTB Selection67/100Smart performer with a solid recent record of 1-4-2-2-3 and strong course connections at Sedgefield.
- 2Maggies Boy62/100Maggies Boy is a useful performer who has already won over this course and stays further than his recent 3m runs.
- 3Jeteye57/100Useful performer who arrives in decent form having won a 3m handicap at Market Rasen last time and shown consistent placed efforts before that.
- 4Uncle Al46/100Uncle Al is a fair performer who has won once from three starts at Sedgefield and arrives in reasonable form after a win and a third in recent months.
- 5Croagh Patrick45/100Croagh Patrick is a fair 11-year-old who has shown some ability around here with placed efforts on his last two visits.
- 6You Did44/100Fair performer who showed some promise when fourth at Hexham last time but has a patchy record overall with a pulled-up effort before that.
- 7Jo Arengeot Bey AA43/100Fair performer who showed improved form when winning a 3m handicap at Bangor in March before running well when second at Uttoxeter last time.
The contenders
Getaway Vic KTB Fit 67/100
Getaway Vic is a smart performer with a solid recent record of 1-4-2-2-3. Dropping in class looks a positive move and he is well supported by strong course connections at Sedgefield, where his trainer posts a 23% strike rate from 13 runs and the jockey boasts a 36% strike rate from 45 rides. He goes well on good ground with two wins from seven starts and the yard's record at the venue offers encouragement as he steps up to an untested 3m2f. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he will be looking to come from off the pace in a race where the leader may get an easy time up front.
Maggies Boy KTB Fit 62/100
Maggies Boy is a useful performer who has already won over this course and stays further than his recent 3m runs. He steps up in trip today for the first time in over a year, which asks a fresh question of his stamina, though the yard has a solid 17% strike rate at Sedgefield from a big sample. With a record of 1-PUP2 in recent starts he arrives with ability but also some inconsistency to overcome. Usually held up and producing his effort late with high confidence, he will need to be switched on at the right moment if the uncontested leader is to be caught.
Jeteye KTB Fit 57/100
Jeteye is a useful performer who arrives in decent form having won a 3m handicap at Market Rasen last time and shown consistent placed efforts before that. He steps up in trip for the first time today which asks a fresh question of him while this will also be his first run at Sedgefield. The trainer has a solid 17% strike rate here from a big sample of runners and the horse handles good ground well enough with three wins from 16 starts. Usually held up and producing his effort late with high confidence, he will be hoping the extra distance brings about further improvement.
Uncle Al KTB Fit 46/100
Uncle Al is a fair performer who has won once from three starts at Sedgefield and arrives in reasonable form after a win and a third in recent months. He steps up markedly in trip today having last run over 2m5f and his only previous try at this distance brought no joy. The trainer's modest 4% strike rate here from 27 runs adds a note of caution despite the jockey's respectable 13% strike rate at the venue. Usually held up and producing his effort late with high confidence, he will need to prove his stamina if he is to feature.
The rest of the field
Croagh PatrickKTB Fit 45/100
Croagh Patrick is a fair 11-year-old who has shown some ability around here with placed efforts on his last two visits. He steps up in trip today having won once at this distance in the past, though his recent form is patchy and he has been pulled up on three of his last five starts. The trainer operates at a 7% strike rate from 60 runs at Sedgefield while Brian Hughes has a solid record at the track.
You DidKTB Fit 44/100
You Did is a fair performer who showed some promise when fourth at Hexham last time but has a patchy record overall with a pulled-up effort before that. Steps up in trip today which asks a fresh question of him while his sole course run produced only a modest sixth. The trainer has a solid 19% strike rate at Sedgefield from a big sample.
Jo Arengeot Bey AAKTB Fit 43/100
Jo Arengeot Bey AA is a fair performer who showed improved form when winning a 3m handicap at Bangor in March before running well when second at Uttoxeter last time. Steps up in trip today for a yard with a solid 20% strike rate at Sedgefield from a large sample. Goes well on good ground with a win and two places from five starts.
KTB verdict
Getaway Vic is the KTB Selection. He brings smart level of ability, a consistent recent record and strong trainer and jockey ties to Sedgefield that give him every chance of handling the longer trip. The drop in class is another plus and his held-up style should see him well placed to strike if the lone leader tires. Main dangers are Maggies Boy, who has course-winning form and stamina in his favour, and Jeteye, who arrives in good heart but must prove himself over the new distance and at this venue for the first time.
KTB Selection Getaway Vic
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:01 UTC, 28 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Getaway Vic | 10/3 | Bet365 |
| Maggies Boy | 9/1 | 7Bet |
| Jeteye | 5/2 | Bet365 |
| Uncle Al | 9/1 | 7Bet |
| Croagh Patrick | 12/1 | Bet365 |
| You Did | 8/1 | 7Bet |
| Jo Arengeot Bey AA | 10/3 | Virgin Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 6:40 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
Which horse is most likely to take the uncontested lead?
Croagh Patrick, whose run-style is to tend to make the running or race on the pace.
How many of the seven runners are noted as held-up types?
Six of the seven runners are described as usually held up and producing their effort late.
Which horse has the strongest trainer strike rate at Sedgefield?
Getaway Vic's trainer has a 23% strike rate at Sedgefield from 13 runs.
Which runner has course-winning form at Sedgefield?
Maggies Boy has won here from three starts and Uncle Al has also won here from three starts.
Who among the principals is dropping in class?
Getaway Vic and You Did are both dropping in class.
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