GB - Southwell - Race 9

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

6.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

9.5K

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Verdict

AY GEE ELL responded well to the first-time visor when breaking his maiden over 5f here last week and can defy a penalty back up in trip. Vince Lombardi arrives in good heart and is also shortlisted, whilst Blackjack is considered having tired only late returning from an 8-month absence here last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Visored for 1st time, career best when off mark in 13-runner handicap at this course (5f, 16/1) 7 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. 1st Pick 1 Ay Gee Ell (Ire) Jockey: Ethan Tindall Trainer: Richard Fahey J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard Fahey	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Visored for 1st time, career best when off mark in 13-runner handicap at this course (5f, 16/1) 7 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
3	Won twice on AW in October and November including at this C&D. Remained in good form since, posting another creditable effort when second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. Player. 2nd Pick 3 Vince Lombardi Jockey: Dale Swift Trainer: Seb Spencer J: Dale Swift T: Seb Spencer	97	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Won twice on AW in October and November including at this C&D. Remained in good form since, posting another creditable effort when second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. Player.
4	3-time C&D winner who narrowly got back on the scoresheet in a change of headgear at Newcastle (6f) in February. Ran well after 8-month absence when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Respected with that under his belt. 3rd Pick 4 Blackjack Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Alan Brown J: Rowan Scott T: Alan Brown	94	-	-	-	8%
Analysis 3-time C&D winner who narrowly got back on the scoresheet in a change of headgear at Newcastle (6f) in February. Ran well after 8-month absence when fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Respected with that under his belt.

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