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Going - Good to Firm (Good in places). 
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Formscan  - FIREBLADE failed to score in novice company, although he showed enough to make him of interest now handicapping. Dylan Cunha's new inmate finished third, a place behind a subsequent winner, at Kempton in January and James Doyle's presence is another positive. Expert Witness ran well for fourth at Wolverhampton on her debut for new connections and looks worth another try over this longer distance. Orchard Keeper and Zayina make most appeal of those returning to action.

16
615-
Ciara Pearl (GB) 5,b m 9-11

Twilight Son (GB)-Upskittled(Diktat)

(146) (Mr Andrew Stonehill)
Rated 87

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ciara Pearl (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Expert Witness (GB)2
25th Oct 2024 Newbury(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Heavy (Soft in places)) Ciara Pearl (GB) 1st (7/1 9-10 Rated 81) Saffie Osborne 40.75L in front of Expert Witness (GB) 10th (17/2 9-10 Rated 81) David Probert (10 ran)
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28th Apr 2024 Bath(1m 2f 37yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Ciara Pearl (GB) 1st (5/2Fav 9-12 Rated 73) David Probert 1.25L in front of Expert Witness (GB) 2nd (9/2 9-5 Rated 66) George Rooke (7 ran)
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25
333-
Zayina (FR) 4,b f 9-8

Zarak (FR)-Indina(Peintre Celebre)

(232) (S Munir / I Souede)
Rated 84

31
632-
Mighty Bandit (IRE) 5,b g 9-6

Order Of St George (IRE)-Akalara(Masterofthehorse)

(174) (Jim and Claire Limited)
Rated 82

42
338-
Appier (IRE) 6,b g 9-4

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)-Dame Lucy(Refuse To Bend)

(156) d7 (Mr D Allen)
Rated 80

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Appier (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Expert Witness (GB)1
5th Sep 2024 Lingfield(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Appier (IRE) 3rd (8/1 9-9 Rated 82) Benjamin Sanderson 23.50L in front of Expert Witness (GB) 8th (25/1 9-10 Rated 85) Mia Nicholls (9 ran)
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58
3-23
Fireblade (GB) 4,b g 9-4

Frankel (GB)-Rhadegunda(Pivotal)

(74) (Elb Bloodstock Ltd And Mr R L Banks)
Rated 80

69
30-4
Expert Witness (GB) 5,b m 9-3

Expert Eye (GB)-Upstanding(Acclamation)

ts+(27) (Expert Witness Partnership)
Rated 79

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Expert Witness (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Appier (IRE)1
5th Sep 2024 Lingfield(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Appier (IRE) 3rd (8/1 9-9 Rated 82) Benjamin Sanderson 23.50L in front of Expert Witness (GB) 8th (25/1 9-10 Rated 85) Mia Nicholls (9 ran)
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Ciara Pearl (GB)2
25th Oct 2024 Newbury(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Heavy (Soft in places)) Ciara Pearl (GB) 1st (7/1 9-10 Rated 81) Saffie Osborne 40.75L in front of Expert Witness (GB) 10th (17/2 9-10 Rated 81) David Probert (10 ran)
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28th Apr 2024 Bath(1m 2f 37yds, Flat Hcap, Soft) Ciara Pearl (GB) 1st (5/2Fav 9-12 Rated 73) David Probert 1.25L in front of Expert Witness (GB) 2nd (9/2 9-5 Rated 66) George Rooke (7 ran)
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710
423-
Orchard Keeper (IRE) 4,b f 9-1

Churchill (IRE)-Fearn's Pippin(Dubawi)

(198) (Mr William Crager)
Rated 77

84
128-
Afloat (GB) 5,b m 9-0

Sea The Moon (GER)-Planete Bleue(Dansili)

ts1(160) (Mr J Mitchell)
Rated 76

97
441-
Sugarloaf Lenny (IRE) 4,b g 9-0

Land Force (IRE)-Ebb(Acclamation)

(153) d2 (Caught Short Partnership)
Rated 76

103
-536
Con Te Partiro (GB) 4,br g 8-8

Time Test (GB)-Groovejet(Cockney Rebel)

ts3cp+(16) (Phil Cunningham)
Rated 70

First Time - In a Flat Handicap Fireblade. Tonguestrap Afloat» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Zayina, 9/2 Sugarloaf Lenny, 5/1 Orchard Keeper, 7/1 Ciara Pearl, Mighty Bandit, 8/1 Fireblade, 10/1 Afloat, Expert Witness, 16/1 Appier, Con Te Partiro.

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
George Boughey/Billy Loughnane
4
7
57

George Scott/Darragh Keenan
1
3
33

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
George Boughey
5
13
38

W J Greatrex
5
18
27

Dylan Cunha
2
18
11

Richard Spencer
1
13
7

George Scott
1
11
9

D Kubler
1
6
16

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Billy Loughnane
8
42
19

S D Bowen
3
20
15

Cieren Fallon
3
25
12

Jack Mitchell
2
24
8

Darragh Keenan
2
16
12

Edward Greatrex
1
15
6

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Leicester

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Roger Varian
40
195
21

George Boughey
18
79
23

George Scott
7
56
13

William Knight
6
64
9

P Chamings
5
32
16

D Kubler
4
33
12

Dylan Cunha
3
22
14

Richard Spencer
3
36
8

S P C Woods
1
22
5

W J Greatrex
1
7
14

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Leicester

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
James Doyle
44
219
20

Jim Crowley
44
250
18

Jack Mitchell
23
112
21

Cieren Fallon
12
71
17

Billy Loughnane
10
85
12

Darragh Keenan
8
92
9

S D Bowen
6
31
19

Edward Greatrex
3
22
14

Harry Davies
2
29
7

Benjamin Sanderson
0
21
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Leicester

Horse
Wins
Runs
Ciara Pearl (GB)
0
1
Expert Witness (GB)
0
2
Sugarloaf Lenny (IRE)
0
1
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