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GB - Newmarket - Race 1

Thoroughbred
8 Runners
7f
Maiden
Turf
Good to Firm
17.5K

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Verdict

This is nearly always an informative newcomers event and Group-1 entrant DESERT CASTLE appeals most for a yard that has a good record in this. Farasan and Sommood are from stables that have their 2-y-os well forward so are feared most, though the market should prove to be informative.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
1
Desert Castle silk

Foaled March 4. Frankel colt. Brother to 7f-9f winner Dream Castle and winner up to 1¼m With The Moonlight, both smart, and closely related to 10.4f winner Catch A Star. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Holds a Group 1 entry and powerful yard has excellent record with newcomers.

1st Pick
1

Desert Castle

Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

100---84%

Analysis

Foaled March 4. Frankel colt. Brother to 7f-9f winner Dream Castle and winner up to 1¼m With The Moonlight, both smart, and closely related to 10.4f winner Catch A Star. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Holds a Group 1 entry and powerful yard has excellent record with newcomers.

2
Farasan silk

Foaled April 12. Teofilo colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1m Oxagon and half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Appointed One. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, sister to smart winner up to 7f Culturati. Top yard a good source of winning debutants.

2nd Pick
2

Farasan

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

92---15%

Analysis

Foaled April 12. Teofilo colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1m Oxagon and half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Appointed One. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, sister to smart winner up to 7f Culturati. Top yard a good source of winning debutants.

8
Sommood silk

Foaled February 13. €150,000 yearling, €380,000 2-y-o, Kingman colt. Dam, winner up to 15f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to winner up to 2m (including Grand Prix de Paris) Gallante. Stable is flying with a 50% strike rate (6-12) with 2-y-o newcomers this season.

3rd Pick
8

Sommood

Jockey: James Doyle

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

91---15%

Analysis

Foaled February 13. €150,000 yearling, €380,000 2-y-o, Kingman colt. Dam, winner up to 15f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to winner up to 2m (including Grand Prix de Paris) Gallante. Stable is flying with a 50% strike rate (6-12) with 2-y-o newcomers this season.

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