GB - Kempton Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

11f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard / Slow

16.5K

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Verdict

MOMENT OF LIGHT showed much improved form when making a winning handicap/seasonal debut over C&D in February, scoring with something in hand, and he can continue his progress to follow up. Parisian Scholar was runner-up to the selection here last time and could be next best once again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Fitted with a tongue strap after 5 months off (gelded), justified support on handicap debut when winning 5-runner event over C&D 5 weeks ago by 1¾ lengths from Parisian Scholar, well on top finish despite idling. The one to beat with further improvement to come. 1st Pick 2 Moment Of Light Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: James Owen J: Luke Morris T: James Owen	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Fitted with a tongue strap after 5 months off (gelded), justified support on handicap debut when winning 5-runner event over C&D 5 weeks ago by 1¾ lengths from Parisian Scholar, well on top finish despite idling. The one to beat with further improvement to come.
1	Won 3 of 4 starts in nurseries and, after 4 months off (gelded), showed improved form in defeat when 1¾ lengths second of 5 to Moment of Light in handicap over C&D 5 weeks ago, sticking to his task. Can give another good account. 2nd Pick 1 Parisian Scholar Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Jason Hart T: Charlie Johnston	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Won 3 of 4 starts in nurseries and, after 4 months off (gelded), showed improved form in defeat when 1¾ lengths second of 5 to Moment of Light in handicap over C&D 5 weeks ago, sticking to his task. Can give another good account.
4	Left debut form behind when runner-up in a Pontefract novice in October, before beaten only by a couple bound for a higher grade when third of 6 at Southwell on return from 5 months off. Can make his presence felt with Oisin Murphy on board for handicap bow. 3rd Pick 4 Starship Trooper (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	90	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Left debut form behind when runner-up in a Pontefract novice in October, before beaten only by a couple bound for a higher grade when third of 6 at Southwell on return from 5 months off. Can make his presence felt with Oisin Murphy on board for handicap bow.

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