GB - Beverley - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

9.9f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

10.5K

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Verdict

ZAPPATA has proved a different proposition switched to handicaps with cheekpieces fitted, bringing up a quick-fire 4-timer in good style at Ripon 4 days ago. Completely unexposed at this sort of trip, he's fancied to make another bold bid conceding chunks of weight all round. Arundel promises to do better now his attentions switch to handicaps/up in trip and he, along C&D winner Kimeko Glory, heads the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Thrived switched to handicaps with cheekpieces fitted, bringing up a quick-fire 4-timer in 9-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 10/11) 4 days ago, keeping on well. Faced with a 12 lb penalty ahead of this but he's unexposed at this trip and merits serious consideration again. 1st Pick 1 Zappata Jockey: Liam Wright Trainer: George Scott J: Liam Wright T: George Scott	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Thrived switched to handicaps with cheekpieces fitted, bringing up a quick-fire 4-timer in 9-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 10/11) 4 days ago, keeping on well. Faced with a 12 lb penalty ahead of this but he's unexposed at this trip and merits serious consideration again.
4	Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 200/1) 24 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut and he appeals as a likely improver. 2nd Pick 4 Arundel (Ire) Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Ed Dunlop J: Billy Loughnane T: Ed Dunlop	93	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 200/1) 24 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut and he appeals as a likely improver.
2	Much improved when making a winning return in 9-runner C&D handicap last month. Found things tougher in a stronger race when fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 12 days ago but the return to class 6 company very much in her favour here. Claims. 3rd Pick 2 Kimeko Glory Jockey: Jack Garritty Trainer: Mark Walford J: Jack Garritty T: Mark Walford	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Much improved when making a winning return in 9-runner C&D handicap last month. Found things tougher in a stronger race when fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 12 days ago but the return to class 6 company very much in her favour here. Claims.

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