GB - Salisbury - Race 7

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

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Verdict

DARK SOVEREIGN showed more than previously switched to handicaps when making the frame at Sandown last time and, with this extra 1f promising to suit, he can continue his progress to get off the mark. The in-form Legacy Rock and handicap-debutant Hot And Cold are the pair feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Well-bred type who took a step forward sent handicapping when a staying-on fourth of 10 at Sandown 18 days ago. Major player with further improvement to come as he goes up in trip. 1st Pick 2 Dark Sovereign (Ire) Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Hector Crouch T: Ralph Beckett	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Well-bred type who took a step forward sent handicapping when a staying-on fourth of 10 at Sandown 18 days ago. Major player with further improvement to come as he goes up in trip.
4	Has benefited from the step up to 1m, recording back-to-back wins at Windsor in May. Good effort in defeat when runner-up at Nottingham last time, making an eye-catching move into contention, and he can remain competitive. 2nd Pick 4 Legacy Rock (Ire) Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole J: David Probert T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Has benefited from the step up to 1m, recording back-to-back wins at Windsor in May. Good effort in defeat when runner-up at Nottingham last time, making an eye-catching move into contention, and he can remain competitive.
1	Far more clued up than on first 2 starts when winning 7-runner novice at Newcastle (1m) in November, pulling clear with one who has gone on to make the frame in the Ribblesdale. Bred for further, but she's still of plenty of interest on seasonal/handicap debut. 3rd Pick 1 Hot And Cold Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Far more clued up than on first 2 starts when winning 7-runner novice at Newcastle (1m) in November, pulling clear with one who has gone on to make the frame in the Ribblesdale. Bred for further, but she's still of plenty of interest on seasonal/handicap debut.

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