GB - Catterick Bridge - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

41.0K

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Verdict

LEXINGTON BLITZ is likely in much better heart than recent form figures might suggest and he's taken to follow up his success in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Baker Blue looks interesting back in a handicap from a handy draw and could be the main threat. Spartan Arrow also appeals off a much-reduced mark, in what looks a wide-open renewal.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Landed a first handicap success in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Since developed into a very useful sprinter, backing up his smooth Goodwood win with a third in the Epsom Dash in June. Hasn't had the rub of the green more recently and now looks weighted to repeat last year's success. 1st Pick 4 Lexington Blitz (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Robert Cowell J: Paul Mulrennan T: Robert Cowell	100	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Landed a first handicap success in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Since developed into a very useful sprinter, backing up his smooth Goodwood win with a third in the Epsom Dash in June. Hasn't had the rub of the green more recently and now looks weighted to repeat last year's success.
1	Useful and reliable sprinter who produced a career best when making all in 10-runner handicap at Chester (5f, soft) last month. Ran as well as could be expected when beaten 2 lengths in an Ascot listed event subsequently. Well drawn and there could well be more to come back in a handicap. 2nd Pick 1 Baker Blue Jockey: Edward Greatrex Trainer: Dylan Cunha J: Edward Greatrex T: Dylan Cunha	97	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Useful and reliable sprinter who produced a career best when making all in 10-runner handicap at Chester (5f, soft) last month. Ran as well as could be expected when beaten 2 lengths in an Ascot listed event subsequently. Well drawn and there could well be more to come back in a handicap.
7	Runner-up in 2025 Dash before landing listed/Group 3 success later that season. Dropped a long way in the weights following an underwhelming 2026, however, he was better than the result (and notably well backed) when beaten 4 lengths on all-weather last time. Interesting off 2 lb lower here. 3rd Pick 7 Spartan Arrow (Ire) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Archie Watson J: Oisin James Orr T: Archie Watson	98	-	-	-	7%	14/1
Analysis Runner-up in 2025 Dash before landing listed/Group 3 success later that season. Dropped a long way in the weights following an underwhelming 2026, however, he was better than the result (and notably well backed) when beaten 4 lengths on all-weather last time. Interesting off 2 lb lower here.

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