GB - Catterick Bridge - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

9.5K

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Verdict

LONG SHOT arrives after 2 good efforts over 7f at Redcar and the drop back to a sprint trip should suit the Tim Easterby-trained gelding, so he gets the verdict over Battenburg Belle, who may have to settle for the runner-up spot for the fourth start in a row. Rivera Queen can complete the 1-2-3.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Right back on track upped to 7f when second of 9 at Redcar last month and looked as if he'd benefit from the drop back to a sprint trip when fourth at that same C&D last time, unable to last home having gone freely in front. Makes plenty of appeal at this trip with cheekpieces back on. 1st Pick 6 Long Shot Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Right back on track upped to 7f when second of 9 at Redcar last month and looked as if he'd benefit from the drop back to a sprint trip when fourth at that same C&D last time, unable to last home having gone freely in front. Makes plenty of appeal at this trip with cheekpieces back on.
7	Has done well since being returned to sprinting in recent weeks, filling the runner-up sport for the third consecutive start when second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Should go well again. 2nd Pick 7 Battenburg Belle (Ire) Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Cieren Fallon T: Rebecca Menzies	94	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Has done well since being returned to sprinting in recent weeks, filling the runner-up sport for the third consecutive start when second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Should go well again.
3	Promising debut Redcar third a year ago and took a step back in right direction switched to handicap company fitted with blinkers and tongue strap when a never-nearer fourth of 7 at Brighton (6f, good) 13 days ago. Still less exposed than most. 3rd Pick 3 Rivera Queen (Ire) Jockey: Clifford Lee Trainer: Lemos De Souza J: Clifford Lee T: Lemos De Souza	99	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Promising debut Redcar third a year ago and took a step back in right direction switched to handicap company fitted with blinkers and tongue strap when a never-nearer fourth of 7 at Brighton (6f, good) 13 days ago. Still less exposed than most.

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