GB - Ripon - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10.9f

Handicap

Turf

Soft

9.5K

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Verdict

STAR START has a good record in this type of event under this rider, including when winning this race 2 years ago off a similar mark, and his recent efforts suggest he can make another bold bid. Glitter Code and Spirit Catcher head the dangers.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Winner of this in 2024 but had a bad experience in last year's renewal. Won amateur race at Pontefract for the second successive season under this rider early this month and backed it up with another good second at Catterick. Can make another bold bid with headgear re-applied. 1st Pick 7 Star Start (Ire) Jockey: Miss Charli Parker Trainer: Ruth Carr J: Miss Charli Parker T: Ruth Carr	98	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Winner of this in 2024 but had a bad experience in last year's renewal. Won amateur race at Pontefract for the second successive season under this rider early this month and backed it up with another good second at Catterick. Can make another bold bid with headgear re-applied.
9	Still looking for a first victory but he made a positive start for this stable when runner-up at Beverley on return. Hasn't kicked on but he's had excuses and mark eases again. 2nd Pick 9 Glitter Code (Ire) Jockey: Miss Nell Biker Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Miss Nell Biker T: Edward Bethell	100	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Still looking for a first victory but he made a positive start for this stable when runner-up at Beverley on return. Hasn't kicked on but he's had excuses and mark eases again.
1	Landed a gamble over 9f at Musselburgh in April and generally held form well since, coming in for support again when fifth at Ayr 3 weeks ago. 3rd Pick 1 Spirit Catcher (Ire) Jockey: Mr Daniel Perrin Trainer: Philip Kirby J: Mr Daniel Perrin T: Philip Kirby	99	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Landed a gamble over 9f at Musselburgh in April and generally held form well since, coming in for support again when fifth at Ayr 3 weeks ago.

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