GB - Chepstow - Race 1

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

12f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

12.0K

VIEW

Verdict

It's hard to get away from ELOQUENCIA, who's in excellent hands and had more in the tank when winning at Ripon last time. Andrew Balding's Last Verse ought to be capable of better, and he could be a serious danger.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Sea The Stars filly. Out of a sister to the Lingfield Oaks Trial winner Birdie. Improved to make a winning handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces at Ripon (1¼m). Had more in the tank on that occasion, and she's fancied to follow up over a trip that should suit. 1st Pick 2 Eloquencia Jockey: Mason Paetel Trainer: James Owen J: Mason Paetel T: James Owen	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Sea The Stars filly. Out of a sister to the Lingfield Oaks Trial winner Birdie. Improved to make a winning handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces at Ripon (1¼m). Had more in the tank on that occasion, and she's fancied to follow up over a trip that should suit.
3	Son of Camelot who has plenty of stamina in his pedigree. Entitled to be sharper for his handicap debut/reappearance at Lingfield (1¼m). Remains with potential over middle distances for excellent connections, and he's the type who'll benefit from first-time cheekpieces. 2nd Pick 3 Last Verse (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	90	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Son of Camelot who has plenty of stamina in his pedigree. Entitled to be sharper for his handicap debut/reappearance at Lingfield (1¼m). Remains with potential over middle distances for excellent connections, and he's the type who'll benefit from first-time cheekpieces.
5	Pulled clear with a fairly useful type at Thirsk (1½m) on penultimate start. Couldn't repeat that form when asked to make the running at Windsor since, but he's entitled to be in the mix if back to his best. 3rd Pick 5 Rumbustious Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Rob Hornby T: Charlie Johnston	97	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
Analysis Pulled clear with a fairly useful type at Thirsk (1½m) on penultimate start. Couldn't repeat that form when asked to make the running at Windsor since, but he's entitled to be in the mix if back to his best.

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