GB - Lingfield - Race 6

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

10f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

8.5K

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Verdict

GREY SANDS proved a different proposition when a wide-margin winner at Southwell in January and can defy an 11 lb rise for new connections. The progressive Lady Milton bids for the hat-trick on her return and is the obvious threat.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Much improved switched to handicaps this year, off the mark in good style at Southwell in January, suited by the strong gallop in first-time headgear. Subsequently sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien for 28,000 gns but remains with potential stepping up in trip. 1st Pick 5 Grey Sands (Ire) Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls J: David Probert T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Much improved switched to handicaps this year, off the mark in good style at Southwell in January, suited by the strong gallop in first-time headgear. Subsequently sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien for 28,000 gns but remains with potential stepping up in trip.
2	Much improved to make a winning nursery debut at Kempton in October and followed up in smooth fashion from a subsequent winner at Southwell later that month. Upped in trip on return and probably has even more to offer still. 2nd Pick 2 Lady Milton Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Jonathan Portman J: Rob Hornby T: Jonathan Portman	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Much improved to make a winning nursery debut at Kempton in October and followed up in smooth fashion from a subsequent winner at Southwell later that month. Upped in trip on return and probably has even more to offer still.
7	Ridden more positively switched to handicaps and improved to finish second at Wolverhampton last 2 starts, shaping as if she'll be suited by this slightly longer trip. 3rd Pick 7 Pangbourne Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Roger Teal J: Jack Nicholls T: Roger Teal	92	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Ridden more positively switched to handicaps and improved to finish second at Wolverhampton last 2 starts, shaping as if she'll be suited by this slightly longer trip.

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