GB - Newbury - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Group 2

Turf

Good to Firm

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Verdict

William Haggas and Tom Marquand have combined to win this 3 times since 2021 so perhaps the exciting EXTREMELY ZAIN can improve past some more-established rivals, best of whom may be July Cup fourth Coppull if he's fully effective up at 7f. Last year's runner-up Witness Stand and former Group 1 winner Never So Brave are others likely to have a say.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Has rapidly developed into a smart performer, winning first 3 starts (including C&D). Lost unbeaten record but advanced his form again when fourth of 16 in International at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Capable of better again for top stable with an excellent recent record in this race. 1st Pick 7 Extremely Zain (Fr) Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Has rapidly developed into a smart performer, winning first 3 starts (including C&D). Lost unbeaten record but advanced his form again when fourth of 16 in International at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. Capable of better again for top stable with an excellent recent record in this race.
6	Group 2 winner as a 2-y-o and returned in top form when winning Group 3 Pavilion Stakes at Ascot. Very good 1¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Comanche Brave in July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Bold show looks assured if stamina holds tackling 7f for the first time. 2nd Pick 6 Coppull Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Clive Cox J: Hector Crouch T: Clive Cox	100	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Group 2 winner as a 2-y-o and returned in top form when winning Group 3 Pavilion Stakes at Ascot. Very good 1¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Comanche Brave in July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Bold show looks assured if stamina holds tackling 7f for the first time.
5	Won last year's Lennox at Glorious Goodwood before finishing a good second in this under a Group 2 penalty. Comes here on the back of another good run in the Lennox (length third to Lake Forest) and has no penalty this time. 3rd Pick 5 Witness Stand Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: Dr Richard Newland J: Saffie Osborne T: Dr Richard Newland	99	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Won last year's Lennox at Glorious Goodwood before finishing a good second in this under a Group 2 penalty. Comes here on the back of another good run in the Lennox (length third to Lake Forest) and has no penalty this time.

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