GB - Pontefract - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ALFA WHITEBURD arrives in top form and has won off this revised mark as a 3-y-o, so is taken to complete a hat-trick at the main expense of Uppercase and The Good Biscuit, who are also bidding for the 3-timer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Responded well to a positive ride to exploit a lower turf mark in impressive fashion at Chester and didn't have to improve to defy a penalty over C&D 3 weeks ago. He is 7 lb higher here, but has won from this mark in the past. 1st Pick 2 Alfa Whiteburd (Ire) Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ivan Furtado J: Jason Hart T: Ivan Furtado	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Responded well to a positive ride to exploit a lower turf mark in impressive fashion at Chester and didn't have to improve to defy a penalty over C&D 3 weeks ago. He is 7 lb higher here, but has won from this mark in the past.
4	Looks progressive now, digging deep to get off the mark at Catterick before following up in good style at Epsom. Up 7 lb in a more competitive race but he could be up to it. 2nd Pick 4 Uppercase Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Harry Eustace J: Kaiya Fraser T: Harry Eustace	99	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Looks progressive now, digging deep to get off the mark at Catterick before following up in good style at Epsom. Up 7 lb in a more competitive race but he could be up to it.
1	Successful twice at this course last year and arrives here in top form after wins at Catterick and over C&D in recent weeks. Must be respected under a penalty. 3rd Pick 1 The Good Biscuit Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Ruth Carr J: Joanna Mason T: Ruth Carr	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Successful twice at this course last year and arrives here in top form after wins at Catterick and over C&D in recent weeks. Must be respected under a penalty.

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