GB - Kempton Park - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard / Slow

8.0K

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Verdict

BIG BARD served warning that he's ready to strike when running on late over 5f last time and is one to take very seriously back over C&D. Beelzebub isn't long with the Tony Carroll yard so could well have more to offer and looks a big threat, while Southbank is lurking on a good mark again now.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has 2 C&D wins to name with the last coming in January. Hasn't been in top form since but there was a lot more to like over inadequate 5f last time and he's well worth considering back up to 6f and down in 0-55 company. 1st Pick 1 Big Bard Jockey: Paddy Bradley Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Paddy Bradley T: Gary & Josh Moore	100	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Has 2 C&D wins to name with the last coming in January. Hasn't been in top form since but there was a lot more to like over inadequate 5f last time and he's well worth considering back up to 6f and down in 0-55 company.
2	Won at Windsor in June on first run for new trainer, emphatically ending a long losing run. Best excused latest run after awkward start and he's likely still one to be positive about given the yard he's not long been with. Tongue strap reapplied and boasts top jockey booking. 2nd Pick 2 Beelzebub (Ire) Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Tony Carroll J: Billy Loughnane T: Tony Carroll	99	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Won at Windsor in June on first run for new trainer, emphatically ending a long losing run. Best excused latest run after awkward start and he's likely still one to be positive about given the yard he's not long been with. Tongue strap reapplied and boasts top jockey booking.
10	Won over C&D before and is better on all-weather so should come on for recent return from 11 weeks off which took place on turf in first-time cheekpieces. Headgear now removed and back on all-weather. Not best drawn but is one to keep an eye on from this mark. 3rd Pick 10 Southbank (Ire) Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: Chris Gordon J: Charles Bishop T: Chris Gordon	97	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Won over C&D before and is better on all-weather so should come on for recent return from 11 weeks off which took place on turf in first-time cheekpieces. Headgear now removed and back on all-weather. Not best drawn but is one to keep an eye on from this mark.

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