GB - Lingfield - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

MR BALOO is given a chance to build on last week's back-to-form second behind Helm Rock at Kempton and resume winning ways. The Kublers' charge should be very competitive again but it could be that the chief threat comes from Arctician and Big Sip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Four all-weather wins last February/March and ran his most encouraging race this year when ½-length second of 9 to reopposing Helm Rock at Kempton (1m) 8 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that in first-time cheekpieces. 1st Pick 2 Mr Baloo (Ire) Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Joe Leavy T: Richard Hannon	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Four all-weather wins last February/March and ran his most encouraging race this year when ½-length second of 9 to reopposing Helm Rock at Kempton (1m) 8 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that in first-time cheekpieces.
4	Resumed winning ways at Kempton (7f) in November and this former C&D scorer resumed with a good third of 10 here last month. One for the shortlist. 2nd Pick 4 Arctician (Ire) Jockey: Paddy Bradley Trainer: Simon Dow J: Paddy Bradley T: Simon Dow	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resumed winning ways at Kempton (7f) in November and this former C&D scorer resumed with a good third of 10 here last month. One for the shortlist.
6	C&D maiden winner on last year's reappearance. Ended last season with a success in selling company at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Evidently capable when fresh and this is the lowest mark he's ever run off in a handicap. 3rd Pick 6 Big Sip Jockey: Jack Gilligan Trainer: Marco Botti J: Jack Gilligan T: Marco Botti	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis C&D maiden winner on last year's reappearance. Ended last season with a success in selling company at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Evidently capable when fresh and this is the lowest mark he's ever run off in a handicap.

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