GB - York - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10.3f

Group 2

Turf

Good

247.5K

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Verdict

CHRISTMAS DAY beat the subsequent Leopardstown Derby Trial 1-2-3 when completing the hat-trick in the Ballysax there on return last month and the son of Camelot can cement himself as a live Derby contender. Morshdi impressed when winning the Fielden at Newmarket and hails from a yard that won the Lingfield Derby Trial on Saturday, while King's Trail is worth another chance having failed to do himself justice in the 2000 Guineas.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Improving colt who took his form to another level when completing hat-trick in Ballysax at Leopardstown on return, relishing the extra 1f. Likely to make another bold bid and any rain should increase his chance even more. 1st Pick 3 Christmas Day (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Improving colt who took his form to another level when completing hat-trick in Ballysax at Leopardstown on return, relishing the extra 1f. Likely to make another bold bid and any rain should increase his chance even more.
7	Confirmed debut promise when winning maiden here (1m) in October and created a favourable impression when picking up where he left off in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket (9f) on return. That form has taken a couple of knocks but he remains a smart prospect. 2nd Pick 7 Morshdi Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	96	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Confirmed debut promise when winning maiden here (1m) in October and created a favourable impression when picking up where he left off in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket (9f) on return. That form has taken a couple of knocks but he remains a smart prospect.
6	Had looked an exciting prospect when winning first 2 starts at Kempton but failed to make an impact when fast-tracked to the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket 12 days ago. Worth another chance with this scenario likely to prove more suitable. 3rd Pick 6 King's Trail Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby J: William Buick T: Charlie Appleby	93	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Had looked an exciting prospect when winning first 2 starts at Kempton but failed to make an impact when fast-tracked to the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket 12 days ago. Worth another chance with this scenario likely to prove more suitable.

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