GB - Ripon - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

20.5K

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Verdict

MURASHAH hasn't stood much racing to date but made a really encouraging start for his new yard when scoring at Thirsk back in April and he could progress further on the back of more time off. Swiped has some strong form to his name and is the pick of the 3-y-os so needs taking seriously, while Best Rate will be hard to keep out the placings in current form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Impressive return from 19 months off when won at Thirsk in April on first run for new connections wearing first-time hood (now removed). Came from off the pace in that 7f handicap and this step up to 1m should suit so he's potentially still well treated if good to go following further 119 days off. 1st Pick 2 Murashah (Ire) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Oisin James Orr T: Edward Bethell	100	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Impressive return from 19 months off when won at Thirsk in April on first run for new connections wearing first-time hood (now removed). Came from off the pace in that 7f handicap and this step up to 1m should suit so he's potentially still well treated if good to go following further 119 days off.
7	Has thrived with 3 wins since switched to handicaps, most recently winning back-to-back in visor (now removed) at Epsom then Sandown 22 days ago. Latest win has seen both the second and third win since so he could still be ahead of the handicapper despite a 6 lb rise and should go well again. 2nd Pick 7 Swiped Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: Ralph Beckett J: Rhys Clutterbuck T: Ralph Beckett	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Has thrived with 3 wins since switched to handicaps, most recently winning back-to-back in visor (now removed) at Epsom then Sandown 22 days ago. Latest win has seen both the second and third win since so he could still be ahead of the handicapper despite a 6 lb rise and should go well again.
1	Won back-to-back handicaps at Ascot and Pontefract in July before solid third of 5 from career-high mark at Sandown 17 days ago, continuing in good heart. Can be competitive once more. 3rd Pick 1 Best Rate Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Joe Leavy T: Richard Hannon	98	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Won back-to-back handicaps at Ascot and Pontefract in July before solid third of 5 from career-high mark at Sandown 17 days ago, continuing in good heart. Can be competitive once more.

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