John Kemp 4 X 4 Specialists Of Norwich Maiden Auction Stakes

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 2m 29.55s

(3)

Investigation²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding

5/2

Signs of greenness on his debut at Wolverhampton (slow away) but showed some promise in finishing third. Some good class winners in the family and better can be expected, but may find that Testbourne knows too much today.

Form: 31

(2)

Testbourne¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: C Lee⁽⁵⁾| T: K R Burke

3/10

Sets the standard on the form of his two starts so far, improving on his debut third at Southwell to finish a solid second at Redcar last time out. This extra furlong should suit and a reproduction of that form makes him the one to beat here.

Form: 32

(1)

Zipedee¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Jack Osborn⁽⁷⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 40

100/1

Has shown very little in her nine starts to date and plenty to prove today, not least this massive hike in trip (not bred for it).

Form: 67708-0

Forecasts

Testbourne (3/10), Investigation (5/2), Zipedee (100/1)

A poor turnout for this race, and it looks a good opportunity for TESTBOURNE to get off the mark at the third attempt. He's done little wrong so far and he's expected to try and make all here. Investigation looks like the natural choice for the runner-up spot as Zipedee has shown very little and is unlikely to stay the trip.