GB - Lingfield - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

11.6f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

KEEP IT CLASSIC took a big step forward on his second handicap start when only narrowly denied at Haydock last time and he can build on that effort to open his account. Lucky Sevens isn't taken lightly, though, having shown improved form since switched to turf handicaps, while Timely Salute could yet do better over middle distances.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Represents leading yard and showed much improved form when second in 6-runner handicap at Haydock 3 weeks ago, going close despite having raced freely. Cheekpieces now discarded and he could be ready to go one better. 1st Pick 3 Keep It Classic Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: William Haggas J: Darragh Keenan T: William Haggas	99	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Represents leading yard and showed much improved form when second in 6-runner handicap at Haydock 3 weeks ago, going close despite having raced freely. Cheekpieces now discarded and he could be ready to go one better.
2	Responded favourably to cheekpieces/switch to turf when opening account in 1m handicap at Yarmouth in April. Has run at least as well in defeat upped to 1¼m both starts since, beaten only by the well-in winner at Bath 17 days ago. Respected. 2nd Pick 2 Lucky Sevens Jockey: Christian Howarth Trainer: James Owen J: Christian Howarth T: James Owen	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Responded favourably to cheekpieces/switch to turf when opening account in 1m handicap at Yarmouth in April. Has run at least as well in defeat upped to 1¼m both starts since, beaten only by the well-in winner at Bath 17 days ago. Respected.
6	No better than mid-field in 3 novice events and failed to improve for switch to handicaps when fifth of 6 at Yarmouth (1m) in April. However, was caught wide at Bath (1¼m) next time and he's bred to be suited by middle distances, so he's not one to write off. 3rd Pick 6 Timely Salute Jockey: Marco Ghiani Trainer: William Knight J: Marco Ghiani T: William Knight	100	-	-	-	12%
Analysis No better than mid-field in 3 novice events and failed to improve for switch to handicaps when fifth of 6 at Yarmouth (1m) in April. However, was caught wide at Bath (1¼m) next time and he's bred to be suited by middle distances, so he's not one to write off.

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