GB - Newmarket - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

TIMELY AFFAIR arrives in good heart, pulling clear of the remainder when third at Yarmouth last month, and he is taken to record a third success of the year. Siam Fox bounced back to winning ways on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Pay Attention.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	In first-time cheekpieces, doubled his tally at Southwell in April and confirmed that improvement upped in grade when third of 10 at Yarmouth last time, form boosted since. Major player. 1st Pick 7 Timely Affair Jockey: Taylor Fisher Trainer: William Knight J: Taylor Fisher T: William Knight	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis In first-time cheekpieces, doubled his tally at Southwell in April and confirmed that improvement upped in grade when third of 10 at Yarmouth last time, form boosted since. Major player.
8	Dropped in grade and fitted with blinkers, ended long losing run when making all at Yarmouth 23 days ago. Remains well treated on old form so he's capable of another bold bid. 2nd Pick 8 Siam Fox (Ire) Jockey: Matthew Lloyd Slater Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost J: Matthew Lloyd Slater T: Kevin & Lauren Frost	99	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Dropped in grade and fitted with blinkers, ended long losing run when making all at Yarmouth 23 days ago. Remains well treated on old form so he's capable of another bold bid.
10	With visor on for first time, left reappearance run behind when second of 13 in handicap at Newbury 5 weeks ago. Remains 1 lb below his winning mark so merits consideration on the back of his latest effort. 3rd Pick 10 Pay Attention Jockey: Oliver Carmichael Trainer: Faye Bramley J: Oliver Carmichael T: Faye Bramley	98	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis With visor on for first time, left reappearance run behind when second of 13 in handicap at Newbury 5 weeks ago. Remains 1 lb below his winning mark so merits consideration on the back of his latest effort.

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