GB - Catterick Bridge - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

NORTH FORCE appeals as the type to do better as a 3-year-old and gets the nod in what should prove an informative maiden. Red Spells Danger and Jeddaal rate the principal dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Made promising debut at Doncaster last summer and improved on that when second of 9 in novice (9/2) at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in October. Should have more to offer this term. 1st Pick 8 North Force (Ire) Jockey: Shane Gray Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey J: Shane Gray T: Richard & Peter Fahey	94	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Made promising debut at Doncaster last summer and improved on that when second of 9 in novice (9/2) at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in October. Should have more to offer this term.
9	Promising individual who acquitted himself well in all 4 starts last season, ending campaign with solid sixth of 14 in valuable event at York (7f, good) in October. May well do better yet. 2nd Pick 9 Red Spells Danger (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	97	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Promising individual who acquitted himself well in all 4 starts last season, ending campaign with solid sixth of 14 in valuable event at York (7f, good) in October. May well do better yet.
6	Proved disappointing on final start at Ayr last term but had posted fairly-useful form over this trip previously and must enter calculations on return here. Gelded since last outing. 3rd Pick 6 Jeddaal Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Ed Walker J: Paul Mulrennan T: Ed Walker	100	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Proved disappointing on final start at Ayr last term but had posted fairly-useful form over this trip previously and must enter calculations on return here. Gelded since last outing.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Bullet

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

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.