GB - Thirsk - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

11.0K

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Verdict

BRAVE TRAVELLER needs to prove himself as effective on turf as on all-weather, but he arrives having pulled nicely clear of the remainder having found only another improver too strong at Newcastle 17 days ago and is selected to prove the point from his high draw. Showtown looks a likely danger, with returning Napolian, Von Trotter and Empress Olivia others worth a look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Took a step forward when rallying late to win 6f nursery at Newcastle in December and posted easily best effort since when runner-up over 5f there 17 days ago. 5 lb higher now and needs to prove himself as effective on turf but definite claims if doing so. 1st Pick 7 Brave Traveller Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Bryan Smart J: Paul Mulrennan T: Bryan Smart	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Took a step forward when rallying late to win 6f nursery at Newcastle in December and posted easily best effort since when runner-up over 5f there 17 days ago. 5 lb higher now and needs to prove himself as effective on turf but definite claims if doing so.
2	Maiden who wasted no time getting back to form having returned to this trip when fourth at Haydock (soft) 2 weeks ago, albeit not posing much of a win threat. Best effort to date came under an attacking ride, so positive tactics from high draw may well suit ideally. 2nd Pick 2 Showtown (Ire) Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Kevin Stott T: Kevin Ryan	96	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Maiden who wasted no time getting back to form having returned to this trip when fourth at Haydock (soft) 2 weeks ago, albeit not posing much of a win threat. Best effort to date came under an attacking ride, so positive tactics from high draw may well suit ideally.
1	Showed plenty of ability in 4 starts as a juvenile, albeit failing to see his race out tackling softer ground than previously when fourth at Pontefract (6f) in September. Just the type his yard do well with having been gelded ahead of return/handicap debut but has looked worth a try at 5f. 3rd Pick 1 Napolian (Ire) Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: David O'meara J: Oisin James Orr T: David O'meara	89	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Showed plenty of ability in 4 starts as a juvenile, albeit failing to see his race out tackling softer ground than previously when fourth at Pontefract (6f) in September. Just the type his yard do well with having been gelded ahead of return/handicap debut but has looked worth a try at 5f.

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