GB - Wolverhampton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

8.0K

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Verdict

Despite a low-key performance at Southwell last time, HE BANGS THE DRUMS is worth another chance to confirm the promise of his effort over C&D previously. Next on the list is Runninman, while Coparisi and Ganthorpe are others to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	5/1, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Runner-up over this trip on penultimate start at Wolverhampton and reproduction of that would put him in the picture. 1st Pick 10 He Bangs The Drums (Ire) Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Archie Watson J: Hollie Doyle T: Archie Watson	100	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis 5/1, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Runner-up over this trip on penultimate start at Wolverhampton and reproduction of that would put him in the picture.
5	Visored for 1st time, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/2) 17 days ago. Merits consideration off 1 lb lower here. 2nd Pick 5 Runninman (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Stephen Hanlon J: Paul Mulrennan T: Stephen Hanlon	98	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Visored for 1st time, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 7/2) 17 days ago. Merits consideration off 1 lb lower here.
4	15/2, very good second of 8 in nursery at Redcar (5f, good), clear of rest. Back up in trip following a 133-day break and will be a threat if taking to this surface. 3rd Pick 4 Coparisi Jockey: Oisin Mcsweeney Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Oisin Mcsweeney T: Kevin Ryan	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis 15/2, very good second of 8 in nursery at Redcar (5f, good), clear of rest. Back up in trip following a 133-day break and will be a threat if taking to this surface.

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