GB - Chepstow - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

9.0K

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Verdict

REGULUS BLACK took a step forward when third on handicap debut at Beverley last time, pulling a little way clear with a pair of fellow improvers, and he can build on that to open his account. The main danger could be Dash of Class, who is worth another chance to build on her previous promise this year, ahead of Time to Sparkle.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Didn't offer much in his qualifying runs, but is bred to be better than his opening mark and having been well backed he showed improved form when third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m) 17 days ago. Major player on the back of his latest effort. 1st Pick 5 Regulus Black Jockey: Ross Coakley Trainer: Hugo Palmer J: Ross Coakley T: Hugo Palmer	100	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Didn't offer much in his qualifying runs, but is bred to be better than his opening mark and having been well backed he showed improved form when third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m) 17 days ago. Major player on the back of his latest effort.
4	Showed improved form when making the frame in all-weather handicaps first 2 starts this year (over 9.5f on first occasion), before racing keenly reverted to more patient tactics when fifth of 7 at Bath (1m) last time. Could still have more to offer over this trip. 2nd Pick 4 Dash Of Class Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole J: Rossa Ryan T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	96	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Showed improved form when making the frame in all-weather handicaps first 2 starts this year (over 9.5f on first occasion), before racing keenly reverted to more patient tactics when fifth of 7 at Bath (1m) last time. Could still have more to offer over this trip.
2	Off the mark at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in March and has confirmed that improvement in 2 starts since, third of 7 at Yarmouth (1¼m) on latest outing despite having raced freely. Could do with settling better but she enters calculations. 3rd Pick 2 Time To Sparkle Jockey: Jonny Peate Trainer: James Keane J: Jonny Peate T: James Keane	96	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Off the mark at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in March and has confirmed that improvement in 2 starts since, third of 7 at Yarmouth (1¼m) on latest outing despite having raced freely. Could do with settling better but she enters calculations.

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