GB - Bangor-on-Dee - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

24.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

30.5K

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Verdict

It could be worth giving TAMARIND BAY another chance despite the presence of Dan Skelton's thriving Thickthorn Tom, who hasn't always looked the heartiest. Mickey Bowen's charge would probably have made it 3-3 over fences if standing up at Perth and can rate higher.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Different model since the switch to fences, making it 2 from 2 with ease in a small-field event at Uttoxeter (2½m) in late June. Shaped as if still ahead of his mark and looking the likeliest winner when unseating at Perth last time. One of the main players up in trip for in-form stable. 1st Pick 2 Tamarind Bay (Ire) Jockey: James Bowen Trainer: Mickey Bowen J: James Bowen T: Mickey Bowen	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Different model since the switch to fences, making it 2 from 2 with ease in a small-field event at Uttoxeter (2½m) in late June. Shaped as if still ahead of his mark and looking the likeliest winner when unseating at Perth last time. One of the main players up in trip for in-form stable.
6	Much improved over fences this season, making it 4 wins from his last 5 starts when jumping soundly and cruising clear at Newton Abbot (21f) last week. Return to 3m could expose any weak-finishing traits but he'll rightly be popular bidding for a 4-timer under a penalty. 2nd Pick 6 Thickthorn Tom (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	98	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Much improved over fences this season, making it 4 wins from his last 5 starts when jumping soundly and cruising clear at Newton Abbot (21f) last week. Return to 3m could expose any weak-finishing traits but he'll rightly be popular bidding for a 4-timer under a penalty.
4	Completed a small-field hat-trick (first leg for Henry Daly) when seeing off 2 rivals at Market Rasen (21f, good) in July. Lost little caste in defeat in search of 4-timer when third at Worcester (23f) 6 weeks ago and can make her presence felt with that form working out. 3rd Pick 4 Regal Renaissance Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Jack Jones J: Ben Jones T: Jack Jones	97	-	-	-	11%	Scratched
Analysis Completed a small-field hat-trick (first leg for Henry Daly) when seeing off 2 rivals at Market Rasen (21f, good) in July. Lost little caste in defeat in search of 4-timer when third at Worcester (23f) 6 weeks ago and can make her presence felt with that form working out.

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