GB - Doncaster - Race 8

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

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Verdict

Preference in the finale is for CRESTOFDISTINCTION, who took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Goodwood last time on only his fourth start of the campaign. He can build on that effort to get back to winning ways, though Brighton Boy isn't taken lightly in his current form. Uncle Don and Rousing Encore complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Runner-up in listed race at York in September last year but struggled for form first 3 outings this season. However, with headgear left off he bounced back when second in 13-runner handicap at Goodwood last month. Arrives fresh for the time of year and can make his presence felt. 1st Pick 2 Crestofdistinction Jockey: George Bass Trainer: Jack Channon J: George Bass T: Jack Channon	100	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Runner-up in listed race at York in September last year but struggled for form first 3 outings this season. However, with headgear left off he bounced back when second in 13-runner handicap at Goodwood last month. Arrives fresh for the time of year and can make his presence felt.
6	Doubled his tally for the year at Pontefract (6f) in October and followed up in cosy fashion at Catterick (7f). Under a penalty, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 15 over this C&D 15 days ago and he enters calculations. 2nd Pick 6 Brighton Boy (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	96	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Doubled his tally for the year at Pontefract (6f) in October and followed up in cosy fashion at Catterick (7f). Under a penalty, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 15 over this C&D 15 days ago and he enters calculations.
20	Losing run is mounting up (without a handicap success) but has twice finished a close second for Robert Cowell this year. Finished first home in his group when length fourth of 23 to Station X in the Ayr Silver Cup, so he's one to note from his reduced mark. 3rd Pick 20 Uncle Don Jockey: Toby Moore Trainer: Robert Cowell J: Toby Moore T: Robert Cowell	97	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Losing run is mounting up (without a handicap success) but has twice finished a close second for Robert Cowell this year. Finished first home in his group when length fourth of 23 to Station X in the Ayr Silver Cup, so he's one to note from his reduced mark.

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