GB - Chepstow - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10f

Sweepstakes

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

16.5K

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Verdict

This can go the way of ALFARAZ, who shaped encouragingly when runner-up both starts at 2 yrs before doing well to last as long as he did at Newbury on reappearance. Fitted with a hood, he is taken to get the better of another pair of promising types, with Echo of Stars preferred for second over El Nay.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Has shown plenty of ability in 3 starts so far, racing freely on return but beaten only a length when sixth of 10 in novice at Newbury 6 weeks ago, form which has been boosted since. Could benefit from application of hood and he remains with potential. 1st Pick 4 Alfaraz Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Andrew Balding J: David Probert T: Andrew Balding	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Has shown plenty of ability in 3 starts so far, racing freely on return but beaten only a length when sixth of 10 in novice at Newbury 6 weeks ago, form which has been boosted since. Could benefit from application of hood and he remains with potential.
6	Built on debut promise when runner-up to the odds-on favourite in a Newmarket maiden in October. After 7 months off, wasn't quite able to match that form when fourth of 11 at Newbury 2 weeks ago, but he can step forward from that run with tongue strap added. 2nd Pick 6 Echo Of Stars (Ire) Jockey: Jamie Spencer Trainer: Oliver Cole J: Jamie Spencer T: Oliver Cole	94	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Built on debut promise when runner-up to the odds-on favourite in a Newmarket maiden in October. After 7 months off, wasn't quite able to match that form when fourth of 11 at Newbury 2 weeks ago, but he can step forward from that run with tongue strap added.
7	Placed all 3 starts despite looking in need of the experience, running his best race yet when second to a promising type in 5-runner maiden at Chester 23 days ago. Can continue to go the right way as he develops with racing. 3rd Pick 7 El Nay (Ire) Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon	92	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Placed all 3 starts despite looking in need of the experience, running his best race yet when second to a promising type in 5-runner maiden at Chester 23 days ago. Can continue to go the right way as he develops with racing.

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