42% and Climbing – The Guvnor’s Next Nap

The Guvnor is firing on all cylinders right now, running at a 42% strike rate over the past fortnight, and today’s nap comes in the shape of Gentle Warrior – a progressive stayer from the Karl Burke yard.

This three-year-old has really found his stride since stepping up in trip, winning twice over 1m6f last month with authority. At Chester, he scored going away by an easy 4 ½ lengths off a mark of 70, and then backed that up with a big run in defeat at Haydock, beaten only a length off 78 in a strong race. That performance showed he can hold his own at a higher level, and a repeat of that effort should see him go very close here.

Karl Burke’s horses are flying, operating at a 22% strike rate through September, and this colt looks ideally suited by staying distances from 10f to 14f and beyond. He handles good ground, relishes plenty of give, and still looks like there’s more improvement to come.

With the yard in form and conditions to suit, Gentle Warrior is a confident selection to keep the Guvnor’s hot streak rolling. Recommended Bet: 2 points win only at Betfair SP - Gentle Warrior 16:05 Nottingham

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