GB - Wolverhampton - Race 8

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

12.2f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SHRIMP SHADY's latest Kempton fourth has to go down as a shade disappointing, yet his penultimate Lingfield second confirms he has handicaps in him from this sort of mark and he's worth another chance to get back on the up with the Andrew Balding stable continuing in fine form. Low-mileage course scorer Rastnet is another worth a look now her stamina is tested further. Storm Catcher and Pride of Donegal complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Lightly-raced winner who shaped well on the back of a break when runner-up at Lingfield (10f) in December. Subsequent Kempton fourth has to go down as an underwhelming effort but there are certainly handicaps in him from this mark if putting it all together. 1st Pick 8 Shrimp Shady Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Rob Hornby T: Andrew Balding	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Lightly-raced winner who shaped well on the back of a break when runner-up at Lingfield (10f) in December. Subsequent Kempton fourth has to go down as an underwhelming effort but there are certainly handicaps in him from this mark if putting it all together.
7	Lightly-raced filly who showed improved form to go one better than on her 2 most recent starts when winning 10-runner novice at this course (9.5f, 11/2) 46 days ago, proving determined. This even longer trip could unlock further progress now handicapping. 2nd Pick 7 Rastnet (Ire) Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: John Butler J: Sean Levey T: John Butler	86	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Lightly-raced filly who showed improved form to go one better than on her 2 most recent starts when winning 10-runner novice at this course (9.5f, 11/2) 46 days ago, proving determined. This even longer trip could unlock further progress now handicapping.
1	Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in August. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 33/1) 21 days ago, his track position far from ideal. Now below last winning mark. 3rd Pick 1 Storm Catcher (Ire) Jockey: Jack Mitchell Trainer: Simon Pearce J: Jack Mitchell T: Simon Pearce	97	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in August. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 33/1) 21 days ago, his track position far from ideal. Now below last winning mark.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bullet

A bullet, or bullet workout, is a workout that was clocked as the best time for a certain distance on a given day.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.