GB - Ripon - Race 8

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

9.5K

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Verdict

Cheekpieces seemed to transform I'M DAN DARE when he was a close-second at Redcar 10 days ago and in the hope the equipment works as well again, he can win a race like this. Maynora tasted success at Pontefract last time and is the obvious threat.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Left previous form well behind when narrow second of 14 fitted with cheekpieces at Redcar 10 days ago. Has to be of major interest up 2 lb. 1st Pick 4 I'm Dan Dare Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Adrian Nicholls J: Jack Nicholls T: Adrian Nicholls	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Left previous form well behind when narrow second of 14 fitted with cheekpieces at Redcar 10 days ago. Has to be of major interest up 2 lb.
1	Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f, soft) 40 days ago. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent a very bold follow-up bid. 2nd Pick 1 Maynora Jockey: Sam James Trainer: Craig Lidster J: Sam James T: Craig Lidster	99	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f, soft) 40 days ago. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent a very bold follow-up bid.
5	Regressive form in 3 starts last autumn but handicaps more suitable back from a beak. Market may prove useful. 3rd Pick 5 Luck Money Jockey: Oisin Mcsweeney Trainer: Tim Easterby J: Oisin Mcsweeney T: Tim Easterby	90	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Regressive form in 3 starts last autumn but handicaps more suitable back from a beak. Market may prove useful.

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