GB - Ripon - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Soft

41.0K

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Verdict

If there is one here which could be well ahead of its mark it is surely twice-raced Karl Burke 3-y-o MAJESTIC DANE. David O'Meara pair Spoken Truth (seemngly preferred by Tudhope) and Mirsky head the dangers. Ed Bethell's new recruit Firefall would also firmly enter calculations if the betting speaks in his favour.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Looked useful over 7f at Newcastle earlier in the year, winning on debut before finishing second under a penalty. Brings obvious unexposed potential to this handicap and turf debut for a leading stable. Has been gelded. 1st Pick 9 Majestic Dane Jockey: Clifford Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke J: Clifford Lee T: K. R. Burke	100	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Looked useful over 7f at Newcastle earlier in the year, winning on debut before finishing second under a penalty. Brings obvious unexposed potential to this handicap and turf debut for a leading stable. Has been gelded.
6	Not long with new connections and has shaped well on several occasions, placing again when third of 13 at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Tongue tied first time. Can make presence felt. 2nd Pick 6 Spoken Truth (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: David O'meara J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O'meara	99	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Not long with new connections and has shaped well on several occasions, placing again when third of 13 at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Tongue tied first time. Can make presence felt.
3	Proved at least as good as ever when landing the Thirsk Hunt Cup over 1m in May. Hasn't reproduced that form since but he has shaped better than the result in a few of his recent starts, including at York recently (went off too hard). 3rd Pick 3 Mirsky Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'meara J: Mark Winn T: David O'meara	98	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Proved at least as good as ever when landing the Thirsk Hunt Cup over 1m in May. Hasn't reproduced that form since but he has shaped better than the result in a few of his recent starts, including at York recently (went off too hard).

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