York 4:10 Assured Data Protection Handicap Tips – Wave Rider Can Bounce Back

Tip: Wave Rider — best available price 17/2 at the time of writing

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The Assured Data Protection Handicap is another competitive York handicap, but Wave Rider looks interesting with first-time cheekpieces applied after a below-par effort at Goodwood.

The George Scott-trained gelding has already shown useful form at this level and arrives on a mark of 99, with the new headgear potentially helping him recapture his better efforts.

He has won over 1m2f on both good to firm and good to soft ground, so today's conditions should not be an obvious concern.

His latest Goodwood run can be forgiven to some extent, having finished 11th of 17, and the return to York provides an opportunity to bounce back.

The stable's recent record is also encouraging, with George Scott operating at an 18% strike rate over the last 14 days.

At around 17/2, Wave Rider looks capable of running a big race.

Main Danger: Master Builder

Master Builder is prominent in the betting and brings some compelling recent form to the race.

He has been holding his form well and his current mark leaves him firmly in contention.

The Tom Marquand partnership is another positive, although the jockey's recent figures supplied for this race are not especially strong.

Nevertheless, his position near the head of the market is understandable and he looks one of the principal dangers.

Primo Lara Is In Excellent Form

Primo Lara arrives on the back of two victories and has clearly been progressing.

He has won over this sort of trip and his current form makes him particularly interesting despite carrying a relatively low weight.

Jane Chapple-Hyam is also enjoying a productive spell, with four winners from 17 runners in the last 14 days and a positive return.

Colin Keane's recent figures are another notable positive, with seven winners from 37 rides and a +35.16 return in the supplied statistics.

That combination makes Primo Lara a serious contender.

Plage De Havre Has Something To Prove

Plage De Havre has a useful official rating of 100 and has plenty of experience over staying distances.

However, his latest run at Newmarket was disappointing and he needs to put that behind him.

The Andrew Balding stable is in good form, though, with 10 winners from 61 runners over the last 14 days and a +4.16 return.

He cannot be dismissed, particularly if returning to his better form.

Sportingsilvermine Has Strong Distance Form

Sportingsilvermine is another horse with plenty to recommend him.

His record over the distance is particularly noteworthy, with nine wins from 11 attempts according to the supplied statistics.

That is an excellent strike rate and makes him one of the more interesting runners in the field.

His recent form has been mixed, however, so he needs to rediscover his best level to take advantage of that impressive distance record.

Value Angle: Say What You See

Say What You See could be worth considering at a bigger price.

The supplied statistics show one win from one start at the course and two wins from three over the distance, giving him an interesting profile for this race.

His recent form has not been spectacular, but his course-and-distance statistics provide plenty of encouragement.

Billy Garritty has also been riding well recently, with two winners from 28 rides in the supplied figures, although the overall numbers are less compelling.

At around the mid-teens in the market, he could offer some value.

Verdict

Wave Rider is the selection.

The first-time cheekpieces are an interesting change following his disappointing Goodwood effort, while his ability to handle both good to firm and good to soft ground gives him some versatility.

His mark of 99 is workable if the new headgear helps him reproduce his better form.

Master Builder and Primo Lara look the main dangers, with Primo Lara particularly interesting given his recent winning form and the positive trainer and jockey statistics.

Say What You See is the one who could offer more at a bigger price.

Today's Selections

🏆 Best Bet: Wave Rider — best available price 17/2 at the time of writing

⚔️ Main Danger: Master Builder

💰 Value Pick: Say What You See

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