GB - Wolverhampton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

14f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SAFE AND SOUND raced far too freely in a small-field handicap at Kempton 19 days ago, yet the likelihood of a strong gallop can see the Gosden's filly in a better light and she's worth another chance now upped further in trip. Cardinal Point brings consistent all-weather form and the drop back in distance may help, while Dance Time is another reliable proposition at a track where she's won previously.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Lightly-raced filly showing gradual improvement in recent handicap runs. Third of 5 in handicap at Kempton (13/8 favourite) 19 days ago when refused to settle and raced too freely. Hood removed today and she remains with a bigger effort in her locker granted a good pace to aim at. 1st Pick 7 Safe And Sound Jockey: Robert Havlin Trainer: John & Thady Gosden J: Robert Havlin T: John & Thady Gosden	97	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Lightly-raced filly showing gradual improvement in recent handicap runs. Third of 5 in handicap at Kempton (13/8 favourite) 19 days ago when refused to settle and raced too freely. Hood removed today and she remains with a bigger effort in her locker granted a good pace to aim at.
8	Consistent performer on AW with form figures of 2-3-3-1-3 in last 5 starts. Finished third of 10 in a 15.8f handicap at Lingfield (11/4) 20 days ago, running well on form but finding it tougher under a 6-lb penalty. Visor back on replacing cheekpieces and not ruled out. 2nd Pick 8 Cardinal Point Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Michael Bell J: Hector Crouch T: Michael Bell	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Consistent performer on AW with form figures of 2-3-3-1-3 in last 5 starts. Finished third of 10 in a 15.8f handicap at Lingfield (11/4) 20 days ago, running well on form but finding it tougher under a 6-lb penalty. Visor back on replacing cheekpieces and not ruled out.
1	Reliable proposition on AW. Won by a short head in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (8/1) 24 days ago, patiently ridden and edging things in a notably tight finish. Should be competitive again nudged up 1 lb. 3rd Pick 1 Dance Time Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: David Loughnane J: Rossa Ryan T: David Loughnane	95	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Reliable proposition on AW. Won by a short head in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (8/1) 24 days ago, patiently ridden and edging things in a notably tight finish. Should be competitive again nudged up 1 lb.

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