GB - Thirsk - Race 7

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

8.0K

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Verdict

SUNLIT SEA channelled her exuberance to get off the mark at Lingfield last time, and a similar performance should see her defy a penalty. Course winner So Grateful looks the danger following his recent return to form at Beverley.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Showed much improved form when dominating a couple of rivals in refitted blinkers at Lingfield (5f) 9 days ago. Should follow up under a penalty, provided she proves as tractable for stable's 3-lb apprentice. 1st Pick 2 Sunlit Sea Jockey: Poppy Scott Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt J: Poppy Scott T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Showed much improved form when dominating a couple of rivals in refitted blinkers at Lingfield (5f) 9 days ago. Should follow up under a penalty, provided she proves as tractable for stable's 3-lb apprentice.
9	Lost his way following success in similar event over 6f here last May. Back to form when runner-up from much-reduced mark at Beverley latest, emerging with extra credit given how the race unfolded. Entitled to go close off 1 lb lower. 2nd Pick 9 So Grateful Jockey: Lewis Chalkley Trainer: Michael & David Easterby J: Lewis Chalkley T: Michael & David Easterby	99	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Lost his way following success in similar event over 6f here last May. Back to form when runner-up from much-reduced mark at Beverley latest, emerging with extra credit given how the race unfolded. Entitled to go close off 1 lb lower.
1	Found run of good form coming to a halt when 4 lengths fourth of 7 at Ayr last time. Losing sequence now closing in on 3 years, though he does at least benefit from a drop in grade. 3rd Pick 1 Midnight Lir (Ire) Jockey: Shay Farmer Trainer: Michael Dods J: Shay Farmer T: Michael Dods	95	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Found run of good form coming to a halt when 4 lengths fourth of 7 at Ayr last time. Losing sequence now closing in on 3 years, though he does at least benefit from a drop in grade.

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