GB - Pontefract - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

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Verdict

FINLAGGAN can have his latest effort at Ripon easily overlooked having failed to handle the track and is well worth another chance based on his excellent second over C&D the time before. The Cookstown Cafu remains well treated on the back of his Newcastle success and seems sure to go well if seeing out the 2f longer trip, while last year's winner Distinction also needs considering having returned to form on his most recent outing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	French recruit who showed improved form upped markedly in trip when close second on handicap debut over C&D in April. Failed to handle the undulations of Ripon subsequently, so well worth another chance in first-time cheekpieces. 1st Pick 1 Finlaggan Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: David O'meara J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O'meara	92	-	-	-	34%
Analysis French recruit who showed improved form upped markedly in trip when close second on handicap debut over C&D in April. Failed to handle the undulations of Ripon subsequently, so well worth another chance in first-time cheekpieces.
6	Strong in the market and took advantage of a reduced mark with more in hand than the bare margin implies on 1m Newcastle reappearance. Remains well treated on old form and can go well again if seeing out the extra 2f. 2nd Pick 6 The Cookstown Cafu Jockey: Oisin Mcsweeney Trainer: Fionn Mcsharry J: Oisin Mcsweeney T: Fionn Mcsharry	100	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Strong in the market and took advantage of a reduced mark with more in hand than the bare margin implies on 1m Newcastle reappearance. Remains well treated on old form and can go well again if seeing out the extra 2f.
7	Successful 3 times last year, including a division of this corresponding event, and returned to form when third of 10 over 1m here on most recent outing. Must enter calculations back up in trip. 3rd Pick 7 Distinction (Ire) Jockey: Finlay Bassett Trainer: John Mackie J: Finlay Bassett T: John Mackie	97	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Successful 3 times last year, including a division of this corresponding event, and returned to form when third of 10 over 1m here on most recent outing. Must enter calculations back up in trip.

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