17:25 Chelmsford City
Thursday 2 November 2017
All17:2517:5518:2518:5519:2519:5520:3021:00
Breeders' Cup Live On At The Races Novice Stakes
- 2YO only  |  Class 5  |  6f  |  Standard  |  9 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:28Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 12.51s
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Horse A-Z
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Races prominently, and has done very little wrong so far, winning on her second start at Newcastle in September (6f), and solid enough on turf since. Beaten 3¾L by Big Les on her nursery debut at Pontefract latest (6f soft).
Speedy pedigree, but didn't have the required pace to get on terms on debut at Lingfield earlier this month (5f). Up in trip, and expected to have taken plenty from that initial experience.
Has proved relatively disappointing in three starts on turf, failing to beat a single rival at Haydock (6f) and Chester (7f) in September. Artificial surfaces could prove more suitable than soft ground on turf, but needs to show much more.
Yet to live up to his lofty price tag (370,000 gns breeze-up). Looks somewhat of a slow learner, so not one to give up on too early, but does need to better last week's seventh of nine to Tashaaboh (6f, Kempton).
Lethal Force colt who fetched 110,000 gns earlier this year (20,000 gns foal). Showed clear signs of greeness, when finishing a close up third to previous winner Lansky on debut at Kempton recently (6f).
Finished just in front of Conflagration when sixth of nine to Tashaaboh on his second start at Kempton last week (6f), when fitted with the first time hood. Likely to do better once handicapping.
Didn't have the required pace or experience to get involved on debut at Goodwood earlier this month when finishing sixth of seven to Lady Dancealot (6f soft). Switched to the AW now, but others make greater appeal tonight.
Unraced colt by Roderic O'Connor out of Munaa's Dream. Third foal who cost 85,000 gns as a yearling, and is a half-brother to 6f AW winner Happy Call. Market potentially informative.
Unraced Dutch Art filly out of Azameera. Second foal who cost 20,000 gns as a yearling. Her dam was a 7f to 1m winner (including as a juvenile).
Forecasts
Rastacap (11/10), Etisalat (3/1), Taoiseach (4/1), Wazin (7/1), Baileys Excel (16/1), Jack Taylor (25/1), Conflagration (40/1), Fleeting Steps (100/1), Cavalry Regiment (100/1)
Unless one of the newcomers is out of the ordinary, and the market should prove helpful in that regard, this isn't the strongest of novice stakes, so siding with the most experienced runner in the line up, RASTACAP is the best advice. The top-weighted Mark Johnston trained filly enjoys racing to the fore, and hasn't done all that much wrong so far, boasting an unbeaten record on synthetics. Polytrack should suit her far more than the soft ground she's encountered most recently, and she can make the long journey south from Middleham a profitable one.
- Rastacap
- Taoiseach
- Etisalat
Prize Money
1st: £4,528.002nd: £1,348.003rd: £673.004th: £337.00
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