GB - Doncaster - Race 5

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Listed

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

80.5K

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Verdict

COUL ANGEL steps up in grade but there has been a lot to like about his recent big-field handicap victories at the Curragh and York (form of both been well advertised) and he looks very much the way to go. Copacabana Sands could emerge as the main threat if, as expected, building on a recent sixth in the Sceptre Stakes here, while Pellitory and Zen Diva can also have a say. Unique Journey completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Better than ever this autumn and bids for a hat-trick following 6f big-field handicap wins at the Curragh and York. Both those wins have been franked and he's a big player on his first go in listed company. 1st Pick 2 Coul Angel (Ire) Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael Appleby J: Joanna Mason T: Michael Appleby	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Better than ever this autumn and bids for a hat-trick following 6f big-field handicap wins at the Curragh and York. Both those wins have been franked and he's a big player on his first go in listed company.
14	Group 3 winner at Leopardstown for Michael O'Callaghan last summer. Not reached that level in 3 runs for this stable but better signs when sixth of 19 in Sceptre Stakes here (7f, good to firm) last time, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not without interest at 6f in first-time tongue tie. 2nd Pick 14 Copacabana Sands (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	94	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Group 3 winner at Leopardstown for Michael O'Callaghan last summer. Not reached that level in 3 runs for this stable but better signs when sixth of 19 in Sceptre Stakes here (7f, good to firm) last time, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not without interest at 6f in first-time tongue tie.
7	Notched fourth career 7f win at Haydock in August. Tongue tied and took his form up another level with success in Ayr Gold Cup (6f) and when an excellent fourth at Ascot (7f) after. Possibly found run coming too quickly when a well-held favourite at York (6f, good to soft) since. Can bounce back. 3rd Pick 7 Pellitory Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'meara J: Mark Winn T: David O'meara	98	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Notched fourth career 7f win at Haydock in August. Tongue tied and took his form up another level with success in Ayr Gold Cup (6f) and when an excellent fourth at Ascot (7f) after. Possibly found run coming too quickly when a well-held favourite at York (6f, good to soft) since. Can bounce back.

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