GB - Catterick Bridge - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

13.9f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

11.0K

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Verdict

GENTLE WARRIOR has been running in much better company of late and while not the most straightforward, he could be worth a chance dropped into this sort of grade. There are no such attitude concerns for Captain Cairney, who has solid claims to add to his tally, with Wasthatok still on a potentially handy mark for his Flat return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Quirky sort who notched a quick-fire double in September last year. In another change of headgear when 10¼ lengths fourth at Haydock (soft) 3 weeks ago. Return to less-testing conditions may benefit one who isn't the heartiest under pressure. Warrants a second look on a rare start in a 0-70. 1st Pick 1 Gentle Warrior (Ire) Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: K. R. Burke J: Jack Nicholls T: K. R. Burke	93	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Quirky sort who notched a quick-fire double in September last year. In another change of headgear when 10¼ lengths fourth at Haydock (soft) 3 weeks ago. Return to less-testing conditions may benefit one who isn't the heartiest under pressure. Warrants a second look on a rare start in a 0-70.
5	Forward-going type with a good attitude. Progressed again when only narrowly denied a hat-trick at Ffos Las (1¾m, soft) last month (third has won since). Easy to forgive subsequent effort at Southwell and solid claims to resume winning ways under a talented apprentice. 2nd Pick 5 Captain Cairney Jockey: Harry Vigors Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick J: Harry Vigors T: William Muir & Chris Grassick	100	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Forward-going type with a good attitude. Progressed again when only narrowly denied a hat-trick at Ffos Las (1¾m, soft) last month (third has won since). Easy to forgive subsequent effort at Southwell and solid claims to resume winning ways under a talented apprentice.
6	Fair winning hurdler who still looks on a handy mark in this sphere. Belatedly opened his account on the Flat when scoring comfortably at Wolverhampton in March. Undone by a very slow start when 4¾-length fourth over 2m here in May. Interesting if ready to roll following 6 months away. 3rd Pick 6 Wasthatok Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Philip Kirby J: Rhys Elliott T: Philip Kirby	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Fair winning hurdler who still looks on a handy mark in this sphere. Belatedly opened his account on the Flat when scoring comfortably at Wolverhampton in March. Undone by a very slow start when 4¾-length fourth over 2m here in May. Interesting if ready to roll following 6 months away.

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