GB - Ripon - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

17.0K

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Verdict

This looks to revolve around NO MORE BOLERO, who took advantage of a much-reduced mark when bolting up at Bath last week and a 4 lb rise is unlikely to prove insurmountable. Heading up the dangers is Treasure Islands, who wasn't shown to anything like best effect on his recent handicap bow so is worth another chance. Rupert The Prince can edge out Tarbat Ness for third.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Ended a long losing run in handicap hurdle at Ludlow in November and took advantage of a much-reduced mark returned to the Flat in 7-runner handicap at Bath (17f, good to soft) last week, clearing right away from a suspect stayer. 4 lb higher here but can go in again with a talented claimer booked. 1st Pick 1 No More Bolero Jockey: Mason Paetel Trainer: James Owen J: Mason Paetel T: James Owen	100	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Ended a long losing run in handicap hurdle at Ludlow in November and took advantage of a much-reduced mark returned to the Flat in 7-runner handicap at Bath (17f, good to soft) last week, clearing right away from a suspect stayer. 4 lb higher here but can go in again with a talented claimer booked.
5	Son of Kingman who wasn't shown to anything like best effect on his handicap bow at Pontefract earlier in the month, never dangerous having missed the break. Is the choice of David Allan and he's well worth another chance. 2nd Pick 5 Treasure Islands Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	91	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Son of Kingman who wasn't shown to anything like best effect on his handicap bow at Pontefract earlier in the month, never dangerous having missed the break. Is the choice of David Allan and he's well worth another chance.
6	Made good progress in handicaps towards the back end of last year, making it 3 wins in his last 5 starts over 17f at Bath (good) in October. Beaten a long way out on yard/hurdling debut at Newcastle in January but can resume his progress returned to the level in a reapplied visor. 3rd Pick 6 Rupert The Prince (Ire) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Rebecca Menzies J: Oisin James Orr T: Rebecca Menzies	97	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Made good progress in handicaps towards the back end of last year, making it 3 wins in his last 5 starts over 17f at Bath (good) in October. Beaten a long way out on yard/hurdling debut at Newcastle in January but can resume his progress returned to the level in a reapplied visor.

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