GB - Kempton Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard / Slow

16.5K

VIEW

Verdict

A few with chances but it could be worth siding with LAKE COMO who is a dual winner on the all-weather and returns after a break (also gelded) on a handy-looking mark. Hat-trick seeking Victory Ace rates a big threat stepping back up to 1m, with Darn Hot Gallop also of interest back on an artificial surface. Recent course scorer Percy's Lad also commands plenty of respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Won novice/handicap on all-weather in December. Sound efforts in defeat on first 2 outings this year but not at his best on turf at Newbury and Epsom last 2 runs. Freshened up since (also gelded) and not without interest back on an artificial surface with cheekpieces also sported for the first time. 1st Pick 4 Lake Como (Ire) Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: George Boughey J: Billy Loughnane T: George Boughey	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Won novice/handicap on all-weather in December. Sound efforts in defeat on first 2 outings this year but not at his best on turf at Newbury and Epsom last 2 runs. Freshened up since (also gelded) and not without interest back on an artificial surface with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.
9	Arrives on the up and bidding for a hat-trick after handicap wins at Newcastle (1m) and over 7f here (cheekpieces on for first time) recently. Big player with this return to 1m a likely plus. 2nd Pick 9 Victory Ace Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: John Butler J: Sean Levey T: John Butler	98	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Arrives on the up and bidding for a hat-trick after handicap wins at Newcastle (1m) and over 7f here (cheekpieces on for first time) recently. Big player with this return to 1m a likely plus.
5	Won a pair of all-weather events in November and took a big step forward on handicap debut when scoring at Newmarket on return. Last of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (1¼m, good to firm) last month but no surprise to see her bounce back on polytrack debut. 3rd Pick 5 Darn Hot Gallop Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: James Tate J: Lewis Edmunds T: James Tate	99	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Won a pair of all-weather events in November and took a big step forward on handicap debut when scoring at Newmarket on return. Last of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (1¼m, good to firm) last month but no surprise to see her bounce back on polytrack debut.

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