GB - Haydock Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

NORCROSS BROW hasn't looked back since joining Charlie Clover and is weighted to notch a third win for the yard and edge out Black Endeavour, who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Newbury last time. Both Norfolk Blue and Galba can also have a big say in this highly competitive handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Free-going type who showed fair form without winning for Ollie Pears. Much improved for new stable and went 2-4 with victory in 7-runner handicap at Beverley (7f, good) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but another bold showing is on the cards. 1st Pick 2 Norcross Brow Jockey: Liam Wright Trainer: Charlie Clover J: Liam Wright T: Charlie Clover	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Free-going type who showed fair form without winning for Ollie Pears. Much improved for new stable and went 2-4 with victory in 7-runner handicap at Beverley (7f, good) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but another bold showing is on the cards.
4	Resumed winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June and not discredited given he was left poorly placed with sixth of 12 in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 30 days ago. Very much one to consider. 2nd Pick 4 Black Endeavour (Ire) Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Trainer: Mark Rimell J: Kieran Shoemark T: Mark Rimell	99	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Resumed winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June and not discredited given he was left poorly placed with sixth of 12 in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 30 days ago. Very much one to consider.
9	Remains winless but he arrives in good nick, denied a run 2f out when second of 6 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good) 15 days ago. A likely player off the same mark in a headgear change. 3rd Pick 9 Norfolk Blue (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: William Knight J: Oisin Murphy T: William Knight	97	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Remains winless but he arrives in good nick, denied a run 2f out when second of 6 in handicap at Sandown (7f, good) 15 days ago. A likely player off the same mark in a headgear change.

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