GB - Southwell - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

8.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ROYAL COUNTY GLORY has really turned the corner since joining Jack Jones and a 6 lb penalty may not prevent him completing the hat-trick here. Captain Cess and Sailor's Return rate the principal dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Confirmed promise of stable debut when scoring on all-weather at Lingfield last month and improved on that when following up in 8-runner handicap over same C&D 5 days ago. 6 lb penalty to carry on tapeta debut but looks sure to make another bold bid. 1st Pick 5 Royal County Glory (Ire) Jockey: Ashley Lewis Trainer: Jack Jones J: Ashley Lewis T: Jack Jones	100	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
Analysis Confirmed promise of stable debut when scoring on all-weather at Lingfield last month and improved on that when following up in 8-runner handicap over same C&D 5 days ago. 6 lb penalty to carry on tapeta debut but looks sure to make another bold bid.
10	Off the mark at the second attempt for this yard at Thirsk (7f) in July and remained in good form since, latest when good second of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 5/2) 9 days ago, just failing. Not taken lightly on tapeta debut. 2nd Pick 10 Captain Cess (Ire) Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: Declan Carroll J: Zak Wheatley T: Declan Carroll	99	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Off the mark at the second attempt for this yard at Thirsk (7f) in July and remained in good form since, latest when good second of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 5/2) 9 days ago, just failing. Not taken lightly on tapeta debut.
11	Off the mark at fifth attempt for David O'Meara when landing 10-runner handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Just 3 lb higher now and is one for the shortlist. 3rd Pick 11 Sailor's Return Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: David O'meara J: Connor Beasley T: David O'meara	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Off the mark at fifth attempt for David O'Meara when landing 10-runner handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Just 3 lb higher now and is one for the shortlist.

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