GB - Newbury - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

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Verdict

SOMETHING SPLENDID was a solid second over C&D 3 weeks ago, pulling clear of the rest, and could be ready to get off the mark. Winston's Warrior may be worth another chance to build on the promise of his handicap debut and he's feared most ahead of Boubyan, who shaped with promise at Windsor on seasonal reappearance and remains of interest in first time headgear. Tapioca Pearl could be the improver on handicap debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Related to a couple of useful types and again shaped as if capable of winning a handicap at this level when narrow runner-up over C&D 3 weeks ago, travelled with zest. That looks solid form and he may be able to get off the mark here. 1st Pick 7 Something Splendid Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam J: C. T. Keane T: Peter Chapple-Hyam	100	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Related to a couple of useful types and again shaped as if capable of winning a handicap at this level when narrow runner-up over C&D 3 weeks ago, travelled with zest. That looks solid form and he may be able to get off the mark here.
1	Steady improvement in maidens but showed much improved form when nearly justifying support on handicap debut, narrowly beaten at Kempton (1m) travelled enthusiastically and pulled clear of rest. Unable to match that form back on turf (too keen) at Sandown 35 days ago. Could be worth another chance. 2nd Pick 1 Winston's Warrior (Ire) Jockey: Jason Watson Trainer: Charles Hills J: Jason Watson T: Charles Hills	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Steady improvement in maidens but showed much improved form when nearly justifying support on handicap debut, narrowly beaten at Kempton (1m) travelled enthusiastically and pulled clear of rest. Unable to match that form back on turf (too keen) at Sandown 35 days ago. Could be worth another chance.
5	Gelded prior to handicap debut and went like the best horse at the weights when third in a 9-runner handicap at Windsor (1m) on reappearance (form has taken some knocks). Not seen to best effect when meeting trouble in running at Newbury last month and remains of interest in first time cheekpieces. 3rd Pick 5 Boubyan (Ire) Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Hollie Doyle T: Andrew Balding	97	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Gelded prior to handicap debut and went like the best horse at the weights when third in a 9-runner handicap at Windsor (1m) on reappearance (form has taken some knocks). Not seen to best effect when meeting trouble in running at Newbury last month and remains of interest in first time cheekpieces.

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