GB - Beverley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

9.9f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SMOKER BELLAMY advanced his form when a clear second at Wolverhampton recently and can go one better here off the same mark. James Fanshawe's Alice de Clare is next on the list with this switch to handicap company expected to yield improvement. Laser Luck is another to consider in this very open finale.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Showed improved form under much more positive tactics when a clear second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Weighted to go close off an unchanged mark. 1st Pick 11 Smoker Bellamy (Ire) Jockey: Jack Doughty Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole J: Jack Doughty T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Showed improved form under much more positive tactics when a clear second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Weighted to go close off an unchanged mark.
3	Space Blues filly took a step forward when fourth of 10 in Wolverhampton novice last month. Makes her turf/handicap debut now and no surprise to see her play a more prominent role with her yard among the winners. 2nd Pick 3 Alice De Clare (Ire) Jockey: George Wood Trainer: James Fanshawe J: George Wood T: James Fanshawe	80	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Space Blues filly took a step forward when fourth of 10 in Wolverhampton novice last month. Makes her turf/handicap debut now and no surprise to see her play a more prominent role with her yard among the winners.
8	Expert Eye filly who posted respectable fifth placings in a pair of Wolverhampton handicaps last month. Looks worthy of a crack at 1¼m on that evidence. Not out of things. 3rd Pick 8 Laser Luck Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Gemma Tutty J: Connor Beasley T: Gemma Tutty	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Expert Eye filly who posted respectable fifth placings in a pair of Wolverhampton handicaps last month. Looks worthy of a crack at 1¼m on that evidence. Not out of things.

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