GB - Epsom Downs - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Sweepstakes

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

103.0K

VIEW

Verdict

HICKORY LAD was second in an above-average looking Lily Agnes at Chester a month ago and with the way he stuck to his task that day, 6f promises to suit. He's marginally preferred to Possessive, who arguably has the most scope to improve of these. Of the rest, Wild Terrain also has a bigger effort in him.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	James Garfield colt who showed plenty of ability when runner-up on debut at Thirsk and confirmed those impressions with a smooth success at Musselburgh (5f, good). Put in his place by a speedy one but beat the rest easily enough in the Lily Agnes and that is just about the best form on offer. 1st Pick 4 Hickory Lad (Ire) Jockey: Sam James Trainer: Phillip Makin J: Sam James T: Phillip Makin	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis James Garfield colt who showed plenty of ability when runner-up on debut at Thirsk and confirmed those impressions with a smooth success at Musselburgh (5f, good). Put in his place by a speedy one but beat the rest easily enough in the Lily Agnes and that is just about the best form on offer.
5	Foaled March 25. Lucky Vega colt. Dam useful French/German 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Flashed his tail but ran on willingly when making a winning debut in 8-runner 6f novice at York 13 days ago. That form hasn't been tested but he could be useful for his leading stable. 2nd Pick 5 Possessive Jockey: Clifford Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke J: Clifford Lee T: K. R. Burke	93	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Foaled March 25. Lucky Vega colt. Dam useful French/German 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Flashed his tail but ran on willingly when making a winning debut in 8-runner 6f novice at York 13 days ago. That form hasn't been tested but he could be useful for his leading stable.
7	Foaled March 7. 20,000 gns foal, £50,000 yearling, Territories colt. Dam, maiden (effective at 5.5f-1m), half-sister to smart 9.5f/1¼m winner Cashman and useful winner up to 1½m Only The Brave. Claimer ridden when making a winning start at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Expected to progress. 3rd Pick 7 Wild Terrain Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Hugo Palmer J: Oisin Murphy T: Hugo Palmer	91	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Foaled March 7. 20,000 gns foal, £50,000 yearling, Territories colt. Dam, maiden (effective at 5.5f-1m), half-sister to smart 9.5f/1¼m winner Cashman and useful winner up to 1½m Only The Brave. Claimer ridden when making a winning start at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Expected to progress.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.