GB - Ripon - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

12.1f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

PRIDE OF NEPAL arrives at the top of his game and given he remains well treated under a penalty, he should be hard to beat turned out quickly. Jack Langley makes plenty of interest on debut for a new yard, while Arranmore arrives in better heart than his form figures might suggest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Completed a turf hat-trick in 9-runner handicap at Chepstow 3 days ago, beating Alazwar by a length. Has won on the back of quick turnarounds in the past and remains well treated on old form despite a 4 lb penalty. One to take very seriously. 1st Pick 1 Pride Of Nepal Jockey: Miss Sarah Bowen Trainer: Tony Carroll J: Miss Sarah Bowen T: Tony Carroll	98	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Completed a turf hat-trick in 9-runner handicap at Chepstow 3 days ago, beating Alazwar by a length. Has won on the back of quick turnarounds in the past and remains well treated on old form despite a 4 lb penalty. One to take very seriously.
4	In frame on first 2 starts this year and shaped as if still in good form when 3¼ lengths sixth of 11 to The Craftymaster in 2m handicap at Lingfield last. Yet to prove as effective on turf, but step back in trip should suit on debut for stable that does well with recruits from other yards. 2nd Pick 4 Jack Langley Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Trainer: Charlie Clover J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell T: Charlie Clover	100	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis In frame on first 2 starts this year and shaped as if still in good form when 3¼ lengths sixth of 11 to The Craftymaster in 2m handicap at Lingfield last. Yet to prove as effective on turf, but step back in trip should suit on debut for stable that does well with recruits from other yards.
8	Resumed winning ways at Southwell (11f) in March and backed that up when second over the same C&D a month later. In better heart than finishing position suggests last 2 starts and yard enjoying a good run at present. 3rd Pick 8 Arranmore Jockey: Miss Becky Smith Trainer: Micky Hammond J: Miss Becky Smith T: Micky Hammond	96	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Resumed winning ways at Southwell (11f) in March and backed that up when second over the same C&D a month later. In better heart than finishing position suggests last 2 starts and yard enjoying a good run at present.

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A horse bred in a particular state and thus eligible to race in restricted state-bred races. These can be anything from maiden races to stakes events.

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A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

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A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.