GB - Doncaster - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

MAGIC BOY showed plenty of dash when narrowly denied on his return and looks capable of going one better back at 7f. Wrydcroft, returning to the scene of his C&D success in April, and Green Pursuit top the list of potential dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Won 7f handicap at Redcar last November and made an encouraging return from 7-month absence when 2¾ lengths second of 10 in 6f event at Ripon 11 days ago. Back up to 7f and remains unexposed, this only his fourth handicap. 1st Pick 4 Magic Boy (Ger) Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman Trainer: Nigel Tinkler J: Faye Mcmanoman T: Nigel Tinkler	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Won 7f handicap at Redcar last November and made an encouraging return from 7-month absence when 2¾ lengths second of 10 in 6f event at Ripon 11 days ago. Back up to 7f and remains unexposed, this only his fourth handicap.
10	Won first 2 starts this year, namely at Southwell and at this course in April. Ran well when 3½ lengths second of 7 to Cherry Cobbler at Newmarket (Rowley) last time. Seems sure to make another bold bid. 2nd Pick 10 Wrydcroft Jockey: Rose Dawes Trainer: Pam Sly J: Rose Dawes T: Pam Sly	98	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Won first 2 starts this year, namely at Southwell and at this course in April. Ran well when 3½ lengths second of 7 to Cherry Cobbler at Newmarket (Rowley) last time. Seems sure to make another bold bid.
6	Produced best effort for current connections when ¾-length third of 10 at Carlisle last month. Obvious claims if building on that performance. 3rd Pick 6 Green Pursuit (Ire) Jockey: Dale Swift Trainer: Seb Spencer J: Dale Swift T: Seb Spencer	99	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Produced best effort for current connections when ¾-length third of 10 at Carlisle last month. Obvious claims if building on that performance.

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