GB - Salisbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

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Verdict

KING OF STARS' best form the last couple of years has come when fresh, third in a class 2 at Ascot on last season's return, so this could be the time to catch him. From his reduced mark he gets the vote ahead of Connie's Rose, who arrives in good heart, while Cayman Tai had excuses on his previous outing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Without a win for a while but has run well on his reappearance the last 2 years, his best effort in 2025 when third of 14 at Ascot on his first start back in July. Front runner who can make a bold bid having dropped a long way in the weights. 1st Pick 1 King Of Stars (Ire) Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: Michael Appleby J: Alistair Rawlinson T: Michael Appleby	100	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Without a win for a while but has run well on his reappearance the last 2 years, his best effort in 2025 when third of 14 at Ascot on his first start back in July. Front runner who can make a bold bid having dropped a long way in the weights.
6	Placed at Chepstow on 3 of last 4 starts, soon bouncing back from a lesser effort (wasn't seen to best effect) when second in 7-runner handicap 15 days ago. Can be thereabouts once more in her current form. 2nd Pick 6 Connie's Rose Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Grace Harris J: Ray Dawson T: Grace Harris	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Placed at Chepstow on 3 of last 4 starts, soon bouncing back from a lesser effort (wasn't seen to best effect) when second in 7-runner handicap 15 days ago. Can be thereabouts once more in her current form.
4	Doubled his tally with a 4-length success at Southwell in May and went close under a penalty at Chepstow 8 days later. Better judged on that form following a slow start at Sandown 18 days ago, so he merits consideration. 3rd Pick 4 Cayman Tai (Ire) Jockey: Seamus Cronin Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Seamus Cronin T: Richard Hannon	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Doubled his tally with a 4-length success at Southwell in May and went close under a penalty at Chepstow 8 days later. Better judged on that form following a slow start at Sandown 18 days ago, so he merits consideration.

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