GB - Chepstow - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

6.1f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

9.5K

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Verdict

Having finished runner-up off his much-reduced mark here last time, SUNDIATA KEITA may go one better in first-time blinkers. Macanudo, Macarone and Arnaz have also fallen a long way in the weights and need considering in a very tricky sprint.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Went close in similar company for Joe Ponting last season. Stepped up on stable debut/reappearance when length second in a better race over C&D latest. May well get off the mark with first-time blinkers added. 1st Pick 5 Sundiata Keita (Ire) Jockey: Charlie Tucker Trainer: John & Rhys Flint J: Charlie Tucker T: John & Rhys Flint	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Went close in similar company for Joe Ponting last season. Stepped up on stable debut/reappearance when length second in a better race over C&D latest. May well get off the mark with first-time blinkers added.
2	Recorded sole win in early-2024. Stepped up markedly on comeback when 2 lengths third (weakening when snatched up) off much-reduced mark at Nottingham last time. Looks interesting with sights lowered considerably. 2nd Pick 2 Macanudo (Ire) Jockey: Finlay Bassett Trainer: Ian Williams J: Finlay Bassett T: Ian Williams	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Recorded sole win in early-2024. Stepped up markedly on comeback when 2 lengths third (weakening when snatched up) off much-reduced mark at Nottingham last time. Looks interesting with sights lowered considerably.
8	Inconsistent since winning twice on all-weather for Ivan Furtado last autumn. Ran easily his best race for current yard when close second to a thriving sort at Ffos Las in late-July. Dangerous if in similar form. 3rd Pick 8 Macarone Jockey: Olivia Haines Trainer: Grace Harris J: Olivia Haines T: Grace Harris	96	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Inconsistent since winning twice on all-weather for Ivan Furtado last autumn. Ran easily his best race for current yard when close second to a thriving sort at Ffos Las in late-July. Dangerous if in similar form.

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