GB - Thirsk - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

10.0K

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Verdict

AL MUQDAD was denied by the narrowest of margins at Doncaster last time and can go one place better with the good-value Conor Whiteley aboard. King of War should prove a real threat if taking up this engagement, with Rory's Gold also considered on the back of a career best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Is on a handy mark and arrives after back-to-back placed efforts, going down by just a nose when second of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm, 9/2) on the second of them 5 days ago. Expected to be bang there with good-value claimer now taking the ride. 1st Pick 4 Al Muqdad Jockey: Conor Whiteley Trainer: David O'meara J: Conor Whiteley T: David O'meara	100	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Is on a handy mark and arrives after back-to-back placed efforts, going down by just a nose when second of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm, 9/2) on the second of them 5 days ago. Expected to be bang there with good-value claimer now taking the ride.
9	Successful twice over 7f at Brighton last autumn and, with his reappearance under his belt, dominated 4 rivals over that same C&D last week. 4 lb penalty to carry but he stays this far and will make appeal if taking up this engagement. Engaged 3.13 Brighton Tuesday. 2nd Pick 9 King Of War Jockey: Alexandra Egan Trainer: Michael Wigham J: Alexandra Egan T: Michael Wigham	97	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Successful twice over 7f at Brighton last autumn and, with his reappearance under his belt, dominated 4 rivals over that same C&D last week. 4 lb penalty to carry but he stays this far and will make appeal if taking up this engagement. Engaged 3.13 Brighton Tuesday.
14	Low-mileage 4-y-o who arrives in good nick for his new stable, proving as good as ever when second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Ayr (1m, soft) 12 days ago. Hard to rule out despite rise in class. 3rd Pick 14 Rory's Gold (Ire) Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Simon Waugh J: Amie Waugh T: Simon Waugh	97	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Low-mileage 4-y-o who arrives in good nick for his new stable, proving as good as ever when second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Ayr (1m, soft) 12 days ago. Hard to rule out despite rise in class.

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