GB - Wolverhampton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.7f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

68.5K

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Verdict

LA BOTTE looked an unlucky loser in the Britannia at Royal Ascot when last seen in June and this potentially very smart 4-y-o can cement himself as one of the favourites for the Lincoln itself. Andrew Balding holds a strong hand with The Lost King and Regal Ulixes, while First Ambition makes each-way appeal at bigger odds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Stepped up on debut when making a winning 3-y-o return in Newcastle maiden and further improvement when fourth in listed race at Newmarket. Took form to another level when going close in the Britannia at Royal Ascot when last seen in the summer and remains with potential. 1st Pick 1 La Botte Jockey: Jamie Spencer Trainer: Harry Eustace J: Jamie Spencer T: Harry Eustace	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Stepped up on debut when making a winning 3-y-o return in Newcastle maiden and further improvement when fourth in listed race at Newmarket. Took form to another level when going close in the Britannia at Royal Ascot when last seen in the summer and remains with potential.
6	Low-mileage 4-y-o who has looked as good as ever on the AW this year, winning at Kempton on return before good second there last month. Clearly at the top of his game at present and can go well again. 2nd Pick 6 The Lost King Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Oisin Murphy T: Andrew Balding	99	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Low-mileage 4-y-o who has looked as good as ever on the AW this year, winning at Kempton on return before good second there last month. Clearly at the top of his game at present and can go well again.
4	Dual novice winner who was too free to justify support on handicap debut/reappearance but made no mistake with a hood reapplied at Lingfield last week. Potentially smart but does have a wide draw to overcome. 3rd Pick 4 Regal Ulixes Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald Trainer: Andrew Balding J: P. J. Mcdonald T: Andrew Balding	96	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Dual novice winner who was too free to justify support on handicap debut/reappearance but made no mistake with a hood reapplied at Lingfield last week. Potentially smart but does have a wide draw to overcome.

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