13:50 Wolverhampton

Friday 11 August 2017

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Renault Clio Novice Stakes

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 1m 0.74s

(4)

Corinthia Knight²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Watson| OR: 88| D

9/4

Won his first two races on AW surfaces before three fine runs in much better company, including a ninth in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot and fourth in the Super Sprint at Newbury. Return to synthetic surface not an issue, but has work to do with Mokaatil, who was in front of him at Ascot

Form: 11294

(10)

Moseeb^h1²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Josephine Gordon| T: S bin Suroor| BF

9/2

Justified heavy support on debut at York before finishing only sixth of 11 when even money favourite at Thirsk. Needs to bounce back and the application of a first-time hood could help.

Form: 16

(6)

Mokaatil⁵²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Dane O'Neill| T: Owen Burrows

4/5

Showed distinct promise on debut at Salisbury and stepped up considerably on that effort when fourth in the Windsor Castle, with Corinthia Knight behind. He is 8lb better off with that rival and should confirm the form if taking to this surface,

Form: 24

(8)

Mouchee¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: J Quinn| T: P D Evans

100/1

Showed promise on debut at Chepstow before finishing last of nine at Salisbury. Plenty to do against some talented rivals and may do better when switched to nurseries.

Form: 59

(5)

Showmethedough

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey

50/1

Showcasing colt who cost €25,000 as a yearling and is a half-brother to a 5f 2yo winner. Represents a leading stable and is respected, but will need to be smart to make a winning debut.

Form:

(9)

Miss Dd^v1²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 73

25/1

Followed a promising Redcar debut with victory at Pontefract, but has been well held on her last two starts, one of them in Listed company. Connections reach for a visor and it will need to have a positive effect if she is trouble the best of her rivals.

Form: 2187

(3)

Night Air^v1⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Toby Eley⁽⁷⁾| T: D Shaw

200/1

Pastoral Pursuits filly who cost only 2,000 gns as a foal and is a half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Minal. Distant last of 14 at Leicester on debut and has a mountain to climb in a first-time visor.

Form: 0

(2)

Sandie Gem²³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey

80/1

Daughter of top sprinter Equiano who is a half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Springforth. Finished 10th of 11 on debut at Catterick and needs to make significant improvement to make an impact.

Form: 0

(7)

Swiss Chocolate

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: M Harley| T: W J Haggas

16/1

Swiss Spirit filly who fetched 105,000 gns as a 2yo and is from the family of 6f Listed winner Baileys Cacao. Represents a top stable and it will be interesting to see if the market speaks for her on debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

Time For Wine¹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 2

T: P D Evans J: Charles Bishop

Forecasts

Mokaatil (4/5), Corinthia Knight (9/4), Moseeb (9/2), Time For Wine (11/2), Swiss Chocolate (16/1), Miss Dd (25/1), Showmethedough (50/1), Sandie Gem (80/1), Mouchee (100/1), Night Air (200/1)

An excellent contest for the AW. Showmethedough and Swiss Chocolate are interesting newcomers, while Miss Dd and Moseeb boast a fair level of form. However, Royal Ascot's Windsor Castle Stakes in which MOKAATIL was fourth and Corinthia Knight ninth holds the key. The selection has an 8lb pull and ought to confirm the form, although it should be noted that his main rival has already proven himself on artificial surfaces.