GB - Wolverhampton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

5.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

20.5K

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Verdict

RHYTHM N HOOVES has found some consistency on all-weather this winter, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Southwell 11 days ago. He's fancied to make another bold bid from this 3 lb higher mark. Kings Merchant enjoyed a very productive 2024 and he's a player if ready to roll back from 6 months off. Almaty Star, another last-time-out winner for the Robert Cowell stable, is another to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Found some consistency on AW this winter, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts in 7-runner handicap (13/8) at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago, leading over 1f out and keeping on. One to consider nudged up 3 lb. 1st Pick 3 Rhythm N Hooves Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Robert Cowell J: Billy Loughnane T: Robert Cowell	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Found some consistency on AW this winter, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts in 7-runner handicap (13/8) at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago, leading over 1f out and keeping on. One to consider nudged up 3 lb.
7	Had a very productive 2024 campaign, gaining his fourth career success at Thirsk (6f) in September. Signed off with a creditable fifth in Ayr Silver Cup later that month and he remains of interest from this sort of mark now embarking on 4-y-o campaign. 2nd Pick 7 Kings Merchant Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Edward Bethell J: Callum Rodriguez T: Edward Bethell	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Had a very productive 2024 campaign, gaining his fourth career success at Thirsk (6f) in September. Signed off with a creditable fifth in Ayr Silver Cup later that month and he remains of interest from this sort of mark now embarking on 4-y-o campaign.
5	Successful twice on AW/turf last year and built on solid come back run when winning 9-runner C&D handicap 32 days ago. 3 lb rise should see him competitive again. 3rd Pick 5 Almaty Star (Ire) Jockey: Jack Mitchell Trainer: Robert Cowell J: Jack Mitchell T: Robert Cowell	97	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Successful twice on AW/turf last year and built on solid come back run when winning 9-runner C&D handicap 32 days ago. 3 lb rise should see him competitive again.

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