GB - Newbury - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Soft

30.5K

VIEW

Verdict

The consistent CHARLIE MASON looks the way to go on the back of a near-miss off this mark at Chelmsford last week. All ground-types seems to come alike to Tony Carroll's charge and he looks rock-solid. Sergeant Pep was third to Knebworth in this race 12 months ago, but has a good chance of turning the tables on these revised terms and he is second choice. Havana Rum and Woven both command respect, along with the William Haggas-trained pair, Maelstrom and Showering.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
17	Three wins from 17 runs this year, the latest at Doncaster in September. 13/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 8 days ago. Solid claims. 1st Pick 17 Charlie Mason Jockey: Gina Mangan Trainer: Tony Carroll J: Gina Mangan T: Tony Carroll	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Three wins from 17 runs this year, the latest at Doncaster in September. 13/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 8 days ago. Solid claims.
13	14/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 27 days ago. Was third to Knebworth in this race last year and, 5 lb lower in the weights this time round, he's one to consider. 2nd Pick 13 Sergeant Pep (Ire) Jockey: William Cox Trainer: Clive Cox J: William Cox T: Clive Cox	98	-	-	-	5%
Analysis 14/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 27 days ago. Was third to Knebworth in this race last year and, 5 lb lower in the weights this time round, he's one to consider.
15	Latest win at Ripon in August. 10/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, soft) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not taken lightly. 3rd Pick 15 Havana Rum (Ire) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey J: Oisin James Orr T: Richard Fahey	99	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Latest win at Ripon in August. 10/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, soft) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not taken lightly.

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