GB - Ripon - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

HURSTWOOD won twice at Redcar before completing a hat-trick over C&D in September 2022 and is taken to repeat the feat 4 years on. Kings Merchant has his 2 lb rise for his recent Catterick success more than offset by the promising Conor Whiteley's claim and is second choice ahead of Valentine Catcher and Angel Summer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	This veteran 4-time C&D winner arrives on a hat-trick after doubling up over 6f at Redcar in recent weeks. A further 4 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another bold bid. 1st Pick 7 Hurstwood Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: Peter Niven J: Mark Winn T: Peter Niven	97	-	-	-	34%
Analysis This veteran 4-time C&D winner arrives on a hat-trick after doubling up over 6f at Redcar in recent weeks. A further 4 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another bold bid.
1	Winner over 7f at Chester (good to firm) in July and 6f at Catterick (good) this month. Held on gamely at latter and his 2 lb rise is offset by Conor Whiteley's claim. 2nd Pick 1 Kings Merchant Jockey: Conor Whiteley Trainer: Philip Kirby J: Conor Whiteley T: Philip Kirby	96	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Winner over 7f at Chester (good to firm) in July and 6f at Catterick (good) this month. Held on gamely at latter and his 2 lb rise is offset by Conor Whiteley's claim.
3	Enduring a lengthy barren spell but has been knocking on the door of late, including third of 11 at Leicester (6f, good) 18 days ago. Handily drawn and likely to be on the premises again. 3rd Pick 3 Valentine Catcher Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	96	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Enduring a lengthy barren spell but has been knocking on the door of late, including third of 11 at Leicester (6f, good) 18 days ago. Handily drawn and likely to be on the premises again.

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