GB - Ripon - Race 2

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

BLACK ORCHID has work to do to come close to matching her sales price/pedigree but unlike chief form rivals Indefensible and Valor Spirit, she retains potential. In receipt of 5 lb, she therefore could be the answer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	420,000 gns yearling, Ardad filly who showed a bit without suggesting she'll live up to her pedigree/price tag when runner-up twice in May/June. Should be a major factor in a race like this. 1st Pick 5 Black Orchid Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey J: Oisin James Orr T: Richard & Peter Fahey	91	-	-	-	39%	8/5
Analysis 420,000 gns yearling, Ardad filly who showed a bit without suggesting she'll live up to her pedigree/price tag when runner-up twice in May/June. Should be a major factor in a race like this.
1	Ran up to his best when second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk last month, although he was rather outbattled. Didn't really take to cheekpieces next time but back on his game when third at Catterick 10 days ago. First try over 6f on turf. 2nd Pick 1 Indefensible (Ire) Jockey: Harry Russell Trainer: Ollie Pears J: Harry Russell T: Ollie Pears	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Ran up to his best when second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk last month, although he was rather outbattled. Didn't really take to cheekpieces next time but back on his game when third at Catterick 10 days ago. First try over 6f on turf.
4	Fair form in 8 starts as a juvenile for Richard Fahey. After 7 months off (gelded) took a step forward on stable debut when second in 11-runner C&D handicap in May but unable to back that up at Redcar a month ago over 5f. Back up in trip returned to maiden company. 3rd Pick 4 Valor Spirit (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Bryan Smart J: Paul Mulrennan T: Bryan Smart	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Fair form in 8 starts as a juvenile for Richard Fahey. After 7 months off (gelded) took a step forward on stable debut when second in 11-runner C&D handicap in May but unable to back that up at Redcar a month ago over 5f. Back up in trip returned to maiden company.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Across the Board

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A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.