GB - Newbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

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Verdict

A competitive race of its type. RIVER KING shaped like a well-treated individual when finding only one too good on his return/handicap debut at Chepstow 11 days ago and with further progress distinctly possible, he shades preference over last week's Redcar scorer Classic Encounter. Green Triangle caught the eye in a stronger race over C&D last time and is another worth a second look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Showed fairly useful form in maiden/novice company last season, getting off the mark at Windsor (1¼m) 12 months ago. Gelded/off 11 months prior to finishing an improved second on handicap debut at Chepstow 11 days ago and this mark looks well within range. 1st Pick 3 River King (Ire) Jockey: Pat Dobbs Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Pat Dobbs T: Richard Hannon	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Showed fairly useful form in maiden/novice company last season, getting off the mark at Windsor (1¼m) 12 months ago. Gelded/off 11 months prior to finishing an improved second on handicap debut at Chepstow 11 days ago and this mark looks well within range.
1	Successful twice last season and capitalised on a slight ease in grade when opening his account for the season at Redcar (1m) 6 days ago. Appeals as a likely player turned out quickly under a penalty. 2nd Pick 1 Classic Encounter (Ire) Jockey: Jack Callan Trainer: George Boughey J: Jack Callan T: George Boughey	95	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Successful twice last season and capitalised on a slight ease in grade when opening his account for the season at Redcar (1m) 6 days ago. Appeals as a likely player turned out quickly under a penalty.
2	Successful in valuable event at Gowran Park (9.5f) last summer on final outing for Joseph O'Brien. Ran to a similar level in handicaps on first 2 starts in Meydan and shaped better than bare result when eighth in a deeper C&D handicap 16 days ago. One to be interested in. 3rd Pick 2 Green Triangle (Ire) Jockey: Jamie Spencer Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford J: Jamie Spencer T: Simon & Ed Crisford	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Successful in valuable event at Gowran Park (9.5f) last summer on final outing for Joseph O'Brien. Ran to a similar level in handicaps on first 2 starts in Meydan and shaped better than bare result when eighth in a deeper C&D handicap 16 days ago. One to be interested in.

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