GB - Wolverhampton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

9.5K

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Verdict

WATER OF LEITH was a major eye-catcher when fourth in the 11-runner C&D handicap won by the Zoulu Warrior during the Christmas period, his claimer subjecting him to tender handling and picking up a 10-day suspension as a consequence. The 8-y-o enjoys a 4 lb pull with Zoulu Warrior, who is bidding for the hat-trick, having finished 2 lengths behind the winner and it could be a different outcome this time. Early Release was only ninth in that race but is capable of better and should have a say.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Good 2 lengths fourth of 11 to Zoulu Warrior in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 23 days ago, not knocked about. One to consider. 1st Pick 9 Water Of Leith (Ire) Jockey: Robert Havlin Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Robert Havlin T: Jim Goldie	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025. Good 2 lengths fourth of 11 to Zoulu Warrior in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 23 days ago, not knocked about. One to consider.
2	Three wins from 8 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/4) at this C&D 23 days ago. 4 lb rise fair enough and likely to make a bold show to complete the hat-trick. 2nd Pick 2 Zoulu Warrior (Ire) Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Heather Main J: Billy Loughnane T: Heather Main	96	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Three wins from 8 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/4) at this C&D 23 days ago. 4 lb rise fair enough and likely to make a bold show to complete the hat-trick.
8	Latest win at Kempton in September. 9½ lengths ninth of 11 to Zoulu Warrior in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Can make presence felt. 3rd Pick 8 Early Release Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh Trainer: David Evans J: Ryan Kavanagh T: David Evans	93	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Latest win at Kempton in September. 9½ lengths ninth of 11 to Zoulu Warrior in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Can make presence felt.

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