GB - Ripon - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

9.8f

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

ROC DE FER hails from a yard that has an excellent record with handicap debutants so a big run could be on the cards up in trip on return, especially if there's market support. What's The Plan and Qitaal are feared most.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	75,000 gns Sea The Moon colt who showed quite a bit of promise given it was his third quick outing when fourth at Chelmsford in December. Improvement expected now handicapping/up in trip (also gelded) so a major player at the foot of the weights. 1st Pick 7 Roc De Fer (Ire) Jockey: Luke Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt J: Luke Morris T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	91	-	-	-	42%
Analysis 75,000 gns Sea The Moon colt who showed quite a bit of promise given it was his third quick outing when fourth at Chelmsford in December. Improvement expected now handicapping/up in trip (also gelded) so a major player at the foot of the weights.
5	Won 7f Lingfield maiden in September. Gelded over the winter and better for return when good third of 12 at Salisbury under this rider last month. Player on the back of that. 2nd Pick 5 What's The Plan Jockey: Arron D'arcy Trainer: James Fanshawe J: Arron D'arcy T: James Fanshawe	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Won 7f Lingfield maiden in September. Gelded over the winter and better for return when good third of 12 at Salisbury under this rider last month. Player on the back of that.
1	On a losing run but he posted a good second at Leicester and backed that up when fifth at Hamilton. Considered down in class. 3rd Pick 1 Qitaal Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Connor Beasley T: Charlie Johnston	94	-	-	-	25%
Analysis On a losing run but he posted a good second at Leicester and backed that up when fifth at Hamilton. Considered down in class.

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Bolt

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