GB - Doncaster - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

14.5K

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Verdict

FEEL THE NEED wasted no time getting back on the up when second over C&D 2 weeks ago and he'll surely go very close again from 1 lb higher. A well-run 7f on soft ground suits Stanage so he's second choice, ahead of Ghisa.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Had signalled a return to form in the Legends race here and confirmed that impression when ending losing run in comfortable fashion at Southwell. Wasted no time casting aside a lesser effort at York when runner-up back over C&D 2 weeks ago and he's of major interest up 1 lb. 1st Pick 6 Feel The Need Jockey: Donagh Murphy Trainer: Michael Herrington J: Donagh Murphy T: Michael Herrington	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Had signalled a return to form in the Legends race here and confirmed that impression when ending losing run in comfortable fashion at Southwell. Wasted no time casting aside a lesser effort at York when runner-up back over C&D 2 weeks ago and he's of major interest up 1 lb.
7	Looked back to his best when ending losing run at Ayr (heavy) last month, suited by the strong pace. Shaped as though still in reasonable nick when fifth here 2 weeks ago (Feel The Need second) but does need everything to fall right. 2nd Pick 7 Stanage Jockey: Olivia Haines Trainer: Michael & David Easterby J: Olivia Haines T: Michael & David Easterby	97	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Looked back to his best when ending losing run at Ayr (heavy) last month, suited by the strong pace. Shaped as though still in reasonable nick when fifth here 2 weeks ago (Feel The Need second) but does need everything to fall right.
5	First handicap and turf success at Chester (7f) in September and was forced to switch when fourth at Pontefract 3 weeks ago. Remains in form and return to 7f in her favour. 3rd Pick 5 Ghisa (Ire) Jockey: Toby Moore Trainer: Charlie Fellowes J: Toby Moore T: Charlie Fellowes	92	-	-	-	23%
Analysis First handicap and turf success at Chester (7f) in September and was forced to switch when fourth at Pontefract 3 weeks ago. Remains in form and return to 7f in her favour.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Turf Course

A racetrack made of grass.