GB - Southwell - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.1f

Stakes

Synthetic

Standard

13.5K

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Verdict

STORM FORCE TEN confirmed the improvement shown at Salisbury in spite of being kept to 6f at Ascot last time, so he’s an appealing candidate now stepping back up in trip in what looks a weaker novice. Bullrider has been gelded since a disappointing run at Southwell 6 weeks ago and has leading claims if bouncing back to form, while Galactic Affair is a newcomer to keep an eye on in the betting for a respected yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Left debut well behind when third of 12 in 6f novice (80/1) at Salisbury in August and ran to a similar level when fifth of 7 at Ascot (6f, good) 13 days ago, staying on to be nearest at the finish. Step back up to 7f will suit and remains capable of better. 1st Pick 6 Storm Force Ten (Ire) Jockey: William Carver Trainer: Jamie Osborne J: William Carver T: Jamie Osborne	97	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Left debut well behind when third of 12 in 6f novice (80/1) at Salisbury in August and ran to a similar level when fifth of 7 at Ascot (6f, good) 13 days ago, staying on to be nearest at the finish. Step back up to 7f will suit and remains capable of better.
1	Blackbeard colt who backed up his debut second when third in 12-runner novice at Southwell (7f) in July. Perhaps unsuited by the combination of a 10-day turnaround and the step up to 1m when not in the same form back there last time. Has since been gelded and worth another chance. 2nd Pick 1 Bullrider (Ire) Jockey: Jack Callan Trainer: George Boughey J: Jack Callan T: George Boughey	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Blackbeard colt who backed up his debut second when third in 12-runner novice at Southwell (7f) in July. Perhaps unsuited by the combination of a 10-day turnaround and the step up to 1m when not in the same form back there last time. Has since been gelded and worth another chance.
3	Foaled March 3. €28,000 yearling, Space Traveller gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f winner Me Tarzan and winner up to 7f Royal Ambition. Dam maiden best at 6f. Yard capable of readying one, so needs a close look in the betting with cheekpieces enlisted for debut. 3rd Pick 3 Galactic Affair (Ire) Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton	90	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Foaled March 3. €28,000 yearling, Space Traveller gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f winner Me Tarzan and winner up to 7f Royal Ambition. Dam maiden best at 6f. Yard capable of readying one, so needs a close look in the betting with cheekpieces enlisted for debut.

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