17:45 Salisbury

Saturday 14 July 2018

All17:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:45

Saunton Sands Hotel North Devon EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 1m 27.65s

(1)

Duke Of Hazzard^t²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: P & O Cole| OR: 97

15/8

He's shown progress on all his three starts so far doing best of all last time with a tongue-tie going on for the first time and stepped up 2f in trip (Chesham Stakes). Looks as though this will be his optimum trip and he sets the standard.

Form: 423

(5)

Federal Law¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Watson

9/4

Just the one run to his name but from a yard that are gaining quite a name with juveniles. Well backed on his debut he looked as though he learnt through the race and finished off well over 6f; likely to be suited by this 7f trip and one to note.

Form: 2

(7)

Itstimetogo

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: P D Evans

20/1

Newcomer who cost 72,000 guineas as a yearling out of a once-raced dam closely related to smart 6f winner Hoodna. Stable do have two-year-old winners but would need to be smart to take this.

Form:

(6)

Mordred²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon

11/4

Nicely-bred Camelot colt who went close to winning on his debut when he didn't lack for experience at Newmarket over 7f. There was plenty of promise in that run and it won't be a surprise to see him come on for that and take a hand here.

Form: 2

(4)

Pogo²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Hills| OR: 85

6/1

Out of his depth last time in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes he far better judged on his previous two starts (runner-up both times). Both those runs had shown plenty of promise although this quicker ground might just be against him here; place chance.

Form: 220

(2)

Cottontail¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: J F Egan| T: M R Channon

33/1

The only filly in the field she comes from a stable that are doing very well with their juveniles but hasn't achieved much herself yet. Well beaten last time and will do better in nurseries once she has a mark after this run.

Form: 59

Non-Runners

(3)

Prince Llyr⁴⁶

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: H Main J: H Crouch

Forecasts

Duke Of Hazzard (15/8), Federal Law (9/4), Mordred (11/4), Pogo (6/1), Itstimetogo (20/1), Cottontail (33/1), Prince Llyr (50/1)

None of these can so far match the form which saw DUKE OF HAZZARD finish third in the Chesham at Royal Ascot where the step up to 7f appeared to suit him despite his pedigree. He’s back in relatively calmer waters here although he does face at least two decent rivals in Federal Law and Mordred both of whom looks capable of winning at this level and over this trip. The former is just preferred as the bigger danger here with Pogo the only other likely contender in the race and he to will appreciate the ease in grade from Royal Ascot where he was outclassed.