GB - Newmarket - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

10f

Group 3

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

103.0K

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Verdict

All of these look progressive but DRUMBEAT is the clear pick on form after his third in the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh 2 weeks ago. Likely front runner Sword Salute is feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	200,000 gns Wootton Bassett colt. Progressive form, forcing a dead-heat in Gowran maiden third start. Shaped as if a step up in trip will suit when third in the Beresford at the Curragh 2 weeks ago and he sets a clear standard on that form. 1st Pick 3 Drumbeat (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis 200,000 gns Wootton Bassett colt. Progressive form, forcing a dead-heat in Gowran maiden third start. Shaped as if a step up in trip will suit when third in the Beresford at the Curragh 2 weeks ago and he sets a clear standard on that form.
5	Built on debut with victory in Lingfield maiden and caused an upset when making a winning nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood. Struggled when highly tried either side of that but was beaten only by a smart prospect at Epsom 2 weeks ago. Respected for a yard that has won this a record 5 times. 2nd Pick 5 Sword Salute (Usa) Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: William Buick T: Charlie Johnston	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Built on debut with victory in Lingfield maiden and caused an upset when making a winning nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood. Struggled when highly tried either side of that but was beaten only by a smart prospect at Epsom 2 weeks ago. Respected for a yard that has won this a record 5 times.
1	600,000 gns Too Darn Hot colt who has made steady progress, easily winning a match race on Nottingham nursery debut in August. Acquitted himself well when third in a prestigious class 2 event at Newbury 3 weeks ago and he promises to stay this far. 3rd Pick 1 Apulia Bay (Ire) Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford J: James Doyle T: Simon & Ed Crisford	94	-	-	-	17%
Analysis 600,000 gns Too Darn Hot colt who has made steady progress, easily winning a match race on Nottingham nursery debut in August. Acquitted himself well when third in a prestigious class 2 event at Newbury 3 weeks ago and he promises to stay this far.

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