GB - Southwell - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.1f

Handicap

Synthetic

Standard

11.0K

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Verdict

STAR OF MALI has looked a totally different proposition over 7f on the AW, winning comfortably here 28 days ago and he looks poised to follow up from 3 lb higher. King of Ithaca, a three-time C&D winner, should be in the mix returning to his favoured track while Captain Parma has improved since being gelded and completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Found form since moving to 7f on AW, comfortably winning 14-runner handicap here 28 days ago, making smooth progress before taking lead in final furlong with ease. Major player up 3 lb. 1st Pick 10 Star Of Mali (Ire) Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald Trainer: James Tate J: P. J. Mcdonald T: James Tate	100	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Found form since moving to 7f on AW, comfortably winning 14-runner handicap here 28 days ago, making smooth progress before taking lead in final furlong with ease. Major player up 3 lb.
12	Five-time winner who excels on AW, with 3 course/distance wins. Finished 6th at Kempton (6/1) last month after slow start. Should perform better returning to Southwell. 2nd Pick 12 King Of Ithaca Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: James Tate J: Rossa Ryan T: James Tate	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Five-time winner who excels on AW, with 3 course/distance wins. Finished 6th at Kempton (6/1) last month after slow start. Should perform better returning to Southwell.
11	Much more like it since gelding operation, winning over C&D last month and second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9/2) 24 days ago, running on well despite patient tactics not suiting the pace. Will continue to give a good account. 3rd Pick 11 Captain Parma (Ire) Jockey: Pat Cosgrave Trainer: James Owen J: Pat Cosgrave T: James Owen	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Much more like it since gelding operation, winning over C&D last month and second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9/2) 24 days ago, running on well despite patient tactics not suiting the pace. Will continue to give a good account.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Show Wager

Betting on a horse to finish in the first three spots, which pays out the same whether they win or run second or third.

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.