GB - Newmarket - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft

16.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Last year's winner DASHING DICK found only a fellow well-handicapped rival (who has gone in again since) too strong at Leicester on his most recent start 2 weeks ago and he makes plenty of appeal at the foot of the weights. Salisbury eyecatcher Lyra Lea is still lightly raced at sprint trips and may emerge as the leading danger, with Purest Time and Wodao completing the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Signed off 2025 with success in this race from 9 lb higher and looks to be coming to the boil at just the right time, finding a well handicapped, subsequent winner too strong at Leicester (6f) 18 days ago. On a good mark and he ought to make a bold bid. 1st Pick 10 Dashing Dick (Ire) Jockey: Nicola Currie Trainer: William Stone J: Nicola Currie T: William Stone	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Signed off 2025 with success in this race from 9 lb higher and looks to be coming to the boil at just the right time, finding a well handicapped, subsequent winner too strong at Leicester (6f) 18 days ago. On a good mark and he ought to make a bold bid.
5	Two-time 7f winner who hasn't had many goes at sprinting and she caught the eye having met with trouble when fourth at Salisbury (6f) 4 weeks ago, forced to switch/hampered before staying on. Certainly worth a second look on the back of that. 2nd Pick 5 Lyra Lea Jockey: George Wood Trainer: Rod Millman J: George Wood T: Rod Millman	95	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Two-time 7f winner who hasn't had many goes at sprinting and she caught the eye having met with trouble when fourth at Salisbury (6f) 4 weeks ago, forced to switch/hampered before staying on. Certainly worth a second look on the back of that.
2	Successful from a 2 lb higher mark at Windsor (6f) in May. Not replicated that form since but is best excused his latest run in a big-field handicap at Ascot having had little chance from his draw (did best of those who didn't race near side). This is a handy drop in class. 3rd Pick 2 Purest Time Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Ian Williams J: David Probert T: Ian Williams	93	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Successful from a 2 lb higher mark at Windsor (6f) in May. Not replicated that form since but is best excused his latest run in a big-field handicap at Ascot having had little chance from his draw (did best of those who didn't race near side). This is a handy drop in class.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.