GB - Ripon - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.8f

Handicap

Turf

Good

9.5K

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Verdict

Fitted with blinkers, PORT DARWIN turned in his best effort of the year when runner-up at Kempton 8 days ago and he can build on that to resume winning ways. He is taken to see off Bradbury, who was much improved on his latest outing, with Heated Moment completing the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Made a successful nursery debut at Musselburgh but progress stalled afterwards. However, in first-time blinkers he got back on track when second in 1½m handicap at Kempton 8 days ago. Can make a bold bid from his current mark. 1st Pick 1 Port Darwin (Ire) Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Billy Garritty T: Charlie Johnston	100	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Made a successful nursery debut at Musselburgh but progress stalled afterwards. However, in first-time blinkers he got back on track when second in 1½m handicap at Kempton 8 days ago. Can make a bold bid from his current mark.
3	Little impact in a trio of novices last year. However, in first-time tongue strap, he stepped forward from seasonal/handicap debut when never-nearer fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1½m) 11 days ago. Capable of better again. 2nd Pick 3 Bradbury (Ire) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Callum Rodriguez T: Edward Bethell	99	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Little impact in a trio of novices last year. However, in first-time tongue strap, he stepped forward from seasonal/handicap debut when never-nearer fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1½m) 11 days ago. Capable of better again.
9	Remains a maiden and fared no better upped to 1¼m when fifth of 12 in handicap at Beverley 15 days ago. However, had previously shaped as if this trip should suit, so she's worth another chance as she makes only her third start on turf. 3rd Pick 9 Laser Luck Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gemma Tutty J: Non Runner T: Gemma Tutty	97	-	-	-	1%	99/1
Analysis Remains a maiden and fared no better upped to 1¼m when fifth of 12 in handicap at Beverley 15 days ago. However, had previously shaped as if this trip should suit, so she's worth another chance as she makes only her third start on turf.

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