Sky Bet Racing Cash Out Novice Median Auction Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 15:53 | Winning time: 1m 13.67s

(1)

Baronial Pride¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| BF| D

1/1

Built on a decent debut win at Hamilton (6f, soft) when going close under a penalty at Ayr (good to firm) last time. Looks capable of more, particularly if the rains arrive. Claims.

Form: 12

(4)

He'zanarab¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| BF

9/2

Won a Windsor novices' event (5f, good to firm) on debut. Sent off favourite here over C&D, under a penalty last time, but beaten over 6l into third, which was a backward step. Too early to write him off, clearly, but does need to bounce back.

Form: 13

(3)

Prince Elzaam²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 80| BF| D

7/1

Scored at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in novices company earlier in the month, on his second start. Improved marginally on that at Beverley (7½f) when 3l second last time out. Looks a bit more exposed than most and needs more to win under a penalty.

Form: 412

(6)

Joey Boy

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan

9/2

€30,000 two-year-old. Second foal of an unplaced (1m2f) full-sister to 7f/1m Listed winner Selinka, out of Listed winner. Stable's juveniles running at 15%, their usual average, this season. May need further on pedigree, but market check suggested.

Form:

(2)

Rum Lad⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P Makin| T: J & S Quinn

6/1

Made a marked improvement on his debut run when 2½L third at Ripon (5f, good) last time, staying on there and suggesting that this trip will suit. Stable's runners in good form, could go very well.

Form: 43

(5)

Elsie Violet

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: D Allan| T: R Eddery

20/1

€20,000 yearling. Half-sister to six winners in Italy inc Spirit Rapper (7f at two), Bohemian Rhap (6f at two/1m) and Animalier (1m1f-1m3f inc at two). Dam Italian 5f-6f winner (inc at two/Group 3). Stable not had a two-year-old winner this season.

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Forecasts

Baronial Pride (1/1), He'zanarab (9/2), Joey Boy (9/2), Rum Lad (6/1), Prince Elzaam (7/1), Elsie Violet (20/1)

BARONIAL PRIDE has made a promising start to his career and, with rain forecast, he could get the ease in the ground that looks ideal for him. He has strong claims under a penalty. Rum Lad is an interesting opponent, who should be on the premises, while both He'zanarab and Prince Elzaam are winners and therefore respected.