GB - Salisbury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

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Verdict

DARVEL won this race last year and comes here in consistent form. He therefore looks sure to give his running and that could prove good enough to get the better of Thiscouldbefun, who looks obviously well treated having escaped a penalty for a recent course success but did have the run of things that day, while Kimeko Glory and Prince Rasam could be threats, too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Won this race for this rider last year from 1 lb higher mark and is proving consistent of late, making the frame on last 3 outings. Looks sure to be in the mix. 1st Pick 3 Darvel (Ire) Jockey: Mr Frederick Tett Trainer: Patrick Chamings J: Mr Frederick Tett T: Patrick Chamings	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Won this race for this rider last year from 1 lb higher mark and is proving consistent of late, making the frame on last 3 outings. Looks sure to be in the mix.
8	Won similar event over C&D 8 days ago, capitalising on a falling mark under an enterprising ride and seen to maximum effect from the front. Holds obvious claims given she escapes a penalty here but not certain to enjoy the same advantages with different apprentice taking over. 2nd Pick 8 Thiscouldbefun (Ire) Jockey: Miss Scarlett Dorricott Trainer: J. S. Moore J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott T: J. S. Moore	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Won similar event over C&D 8 days ago, capitalising on a falling mark under an enterprising ride and seen to maximum effect from the front. Holds obvious claims given she escapes a penalty here but not certain to enjoy the same advantages with different apprentice taking over.
2	Yet to win for this yard but was creditable third of 6 to Thiscouldbefun over C&D 8 days ago when taking keen hold in first-time cheekpieces and weakening final 100 yds. Blinkers back and she's back below last winning mark. 3rd Pick 2 Kimeko Glory Jockey: Mr James Hills Trainer: Charles Hills J: Mr James Hills T: Charles Hills	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Yet to win for this yard but was creditable third of 6 to Thiscouldbefun over C&D 8 days ago when taking keen hold in first-time cheekpieces and weakening final 100 yds. Blinkers back and she's back below last winning mark.

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