GB - Leicester - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

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Verdict

The opener can go the way of EMERALD BAY who showed improved form when making a successful start in nurseries at Beverley 10 days ago. A 3 lb rise in the weights might not be enough to prevent him from following up, at the expense of nursery debutants Bluestone Lady and Hamdani Mokhater.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces, justified support on nursery debut when winning 5-runner event at Beverley (7.4f) 10 days ago, staying on to lead post. Could be capable of scoring again now that he's up and running. 1st Pick 3 Emerald Bay (Ire) Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: George Scott J: Darragh Keenan T: George Scott	99	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces, justified support on nursery debut when winning 5-runner event at Beverley (7.4f) 10 days ago, staying on to lead post. Could be capable of scoring again now that he's up and running.
2	Has shown improved form fitted with blinkers in 2 starts for this stable, having no trouble with stepping up to 7f when second of 9 in maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago. One to consider as she makes nursery debut. 2nd Pick 2 Bluestone Lady (Ire) Jockey: Dougie Costello Trainer: Phillip Makin J: Dougie Costello T: Phillip Makin	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Has shown improved form fitted with blinkers in 2 starts for this stable, having no trouble with stepping up to 7f when second of 9 in maiden at Newcastle 19 days ago. One to consider as she makes nursery debut.
4	Finished closer than on first 2 outings when fifth of 9 in maiden over this C&D a month ago, form which has been working out well. Has been gelded since and he could take another step forward as he goes handicapping with cheekpieces applied. 3rd Pick 4 Hamdani Mokhater Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: James Horton J: Jason Hart T: James Horton	97	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Finished closer than on first 2 outings when fifth of 9 in maiden over this C&D a month ago, form which has been working out well. Has been gelded since and he could take another step forward as he goes handicapping with cheekpieces applied.

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