GB - Newbury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft

37.5K

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Verdict

Cases can be made for a number of these but the most persuasive is for I STILL HAVE FAITH, who is still getting better despite being a 6-y-o and shaped much better than the bare result for a second start in a row at Newmarket last month. George Scott's Forty Years On was most progressive last year and is feared most provided she's ready to roll. Nostrum, Storm Free and Ata Rangi are just a handful of others worth considering, also.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Remains a while without a win but still getting better despite being a 6-y-o and shaped much better than the bare result for a second start in a row when fourth of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month. Threatening to come good soon, he could be worth chancing. 1st Pick 10 I Still Have Faith Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: Stuart Williams J: Sean Levey T: Stuart Williams	100	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Remains a while without a win but still getting better despite being a 6-y-o and shaped much better than the bare result for a second start in a row when fourth of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month. Threatening to come good soon, he could be worth chancing.
5	Mayson filly who proved most progressive on her debut season last year, bringing up the hat-trick at Ascot with a fair bit in hand on handicap debut in September. Only just denied the 4-timer at Southwell (7f) later that month and she remains of interest as a 4-y-o. 2nd Pick 5 Forty Years On (Ire) Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: George Scott J: Hector Crouch T: George Scott	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Mayson filly who proved most progressive on her debut season last year, bringing up the hat-trick at Ascot with a fair bit in hand on handicap debut in September. Only just denied the 4-timer at Southwell (7f) later that month and she remains of interest as a 4-y-o.
2	Smart for Sir Michael Stoute earlier in his career but struggled for David O'Meara in 2025. Shaped better than the result in the Victoria Cup on return and looks on the way back, second of 7 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good) a fortnight ago. In top hands to continue his revival. 3rd Pick 2 Nostrum Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: Michael Appleby J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Michael Appleby	94	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Smart for Sir Michael Stoute earlier in his career but struggled for David O'Meara in 2025. Shaped better than the result in the Victoria Cup on return and looks on the way back, second of 7 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good) a fortnight ago. In top hands to continue his revival.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Colt

A male horse that is four years of age or under.