GB - Epsom Downs - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

10.1f

Listed

Turf

Good

82.5K

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Verdict

NEW ZEALAND was beaten only 3 lengths in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud on his final start so appeals as the most likely winner back down in class. Saxon Street justified market confidence at Chelmsford in December and rates the main threat for a yard that has won this a record 7 times.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Frankel colt who left debut behind to win Curragh maiden last summer. Better form in pattern events next 2 starts, 3 lengths fifth of 7 in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October. Step up in trip will suit and he sets a clear standard. 1st Pick 3 New Zealand (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Frankel colt who left debut behind to win Curragh maiden last summer. Better form in pattern events next 2 starts, 3 lengths fifth of 7 in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud in October. Step up in trip will suit and he sets a clear standard.
6	€170,000 yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Raheen House. Overcame greenness when making a winning debut in Chelmsford novice in December. That form yet to be seriously tested but must be respected for yard with excellent record in this. 2nd Pick 6 Saxon Street (Ire) Jockey: William Buick Trainer: John & Thady Gosden J: William Buick T: John & Thady Gosden	83	-	-	-	34%
Analysis €170,000 yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Raheen House. Overcame greenness when making a winning debut in Chelmsford novice in December. That form yet to be seriously tested but must be respected for yard with excellent record in this.
1	30,000 gns foal. Half-brother to 3 winners, including connections' smart winner up to 1½m Claymore. Showed plenty when third in strong Newmarket maiden in the autumn and didn't have to improve to make winning return in Kempton novice. Will stay and remains with potential. 3rd Pick 1 Balzac (Ger) Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam J: Hollie Doyle T: Jane Chapple-Hyam	82	-	-	-	13%
Analysis 30,000 gns foal. Half-brother to 3 winners, including connections' smart winner up to 1½m Claymore. Showed plenty when third in strong Newmarket maiden in the autumn and didn't have to improve to make winning return in Kempton novice. Will stay and remains with potential.

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