GB - Southwell - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

11.1f

Maiden

Synthetic

Standard

16.5K

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Verdict

SAILOR SONG built on his debut promise when runner-up at Doncaster recently and, with the step back up in trip likely to trigger further improvement, he's taken to make it third time lucky. His stablemate King of Thebes has a most attractive pedigree and has to be feared for all that the fitting of headgear on debut is a little disconcerting. Al Azd has more than enough ability to win one of these if keeping his quirks in check.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	€100,000 Zarak gelding who improved on his debut form when second in 9-runner maiden at Doncaster a fortnight ago, running on. Likely has more to offer now stepping back up in trip and of major interest. 1st Pick 5 Sailor Song Jockey: Toby Moore Trainer: Charlie Appleby J: Toby Moore T: Charlie Appleby	97	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis €100,000 Zarak gelding who improved on his debut form when second in 9-runner maiden at Doncaster a fortnight ago, running on. Likely has more to offer now stepping back up in trip and of major interest.
4	1,500,000 gns yearling, Dubawi gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Morgan Le Faye and useful 1½m winner Emotion. Dam 11f-2½m winner, won Prix du Cadran. Lots to like on paper even if the fitting of headgear is a bit off-putting. 2nd Pick 4 King Of Thebes Jockey: Connor Planas Trainer: Charlie Appleby J: Connor Planas T: Charlie Appleby	94	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis 1,500,000 gns yearling, Dubawi gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Morgan Le Faye and useful 1½m winner Emotion. Dam 11f-2½m winner, won Prix du Cadran. Lots to like on paper even if the fitting of headgear is a bit off-putting.
3	Improved in first-time blinkers when second of 6 in 1¼m handicap at Lingfield on latest start, despite his quirks again being in evidence. Certainly has the ability to win a race of this nature. 3rd Pick 3 Al Azd (Ire) Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Roger Varian J: Rowan Scott T: Roger Varian	100	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Improved in first-time blinkers when second of 6 in 1¼m handicap at Lingfield on latest start, despite his quirks again being in evidence. Certainly has the ability to win a race of this nature.

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