GB - Newmarket - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Sweepstakes

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

SHAMALZA was perhaps unsuited by the vastly different conditions disappointing at the Curragh in November and retains obvious potential based on her debut success having transferred to another powerful stable for €190,000. She can get her career back on track, with Areti heading up the opposition.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Lope De Vega filly from a good Aga Khan family. Made a winning debut over 1m at Navan in September but trailed home last of 6 faced with contrasting conditions in a minor event at the Curragh (7f, heavy) in November. Remains with plenty of potential having left D. K. Weld for €190,000. 1st Pick 1 Shamalza (Ire) Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Hector Crouch T: Ralph Beckett	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Lope De Vega filly from a good Aga Khan family. Made a winning debut over 1m at Navan in September but trailed home last of 6 faced with contrasting conditions in a minor event at the Curragh (7f, heavy) in November. Remains with plenty of potential having left D. K. Weld for €190,000.
3	Consistent rather than progressive maiden who shaped as if better for the run in a first-time tongue strap (after 5 months off) when fifth of 13 in 7f Salisbury novice (heavy) 16 days ago. Likely to be back to form here. 2nd Pick 3 Areti Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Oliver Cole J: Rossa Ryan T: Oliver Cole	97	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Consistent rather than progressive maiden who shaped as if better for the run in a first-time tongue strap (after 5 months off) when fifth of 13 in 7f Salisbury novice (heavy) 16 days ago. Likely to be back to form here.

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