GB - Sandown Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

14f

Handicap

Turf

Good

11.5K

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Verdict

Having been very well backed, KING OF BERKSHIRE resumed his progress when doubling his tally at Thirsk last week and with this longer trip holding no fears, Andrew Balding's colt is expected to take some stopping under a penalty. Wardlaw put up his best effort yet when runner-up at Lingfield earlier in the month and he can edge out Red Rifle for the forecast spot.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Has made a very promising start in handicaps, scoring at Redcar in April before doubling his tally in 6-runner event at Thirsk (1½m, good) last week, looking a straightforward sort. Promises to stay this longer trip and likely to take some stopping under a penalty. 1st Pick 1 King Of Berkshire (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	100	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Has made a very promising start in handicaps, scoring at Redcar in April before doubling his tally in 6-runner event at Thirsk (1½m, good) last week, looking a straightforward sort. Promises to stay this longer trip and likely to take some stopping under a penalty.
3	Resumed improvement back on all-weather without it being enough against a more progressive rival when second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (1½m) earlier in the month. Flashed his tail when coming under pressure that day and more severe headgear is reached for stepping up to 1¾m. 2nd Pick 3 Wardlaw (Usa) Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Resumed improvement back on all-weather without it being enough against a more progressive rival when second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (1½m) earlier in the month. Flashed his tail when coming under pressure that day and more severe headgear is reached for stepping up to 1¾m.
4	Had struggled in handicaps but clearly well served by the 2f longer trip and also a return to more positive tactics when winning 7-runner event at Catterick (1½m, good to firm). Up 6 lb but every chance he will kick on with this extra distance holding no fears. 3rd Pick 4 Red Rifle Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Grant Tuer J: David Probert T: Grant Tuer	99	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Had struggled in handicaps but clearly well served by the 2f longer trip and also a return to more positive tactics when winning 7-runner event at Catterick (1½m, good to firm). Up 6 lb but every chance he will kick on with this extra distance holding no fears.

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