18:30 Ffos Las

Wednesday 5 September 2018

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Weatherbys Racing Bank Foreign Exchange Novice Stakes

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   1m 3f 209y  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 18:34  |   Winning time: 2m 32.00s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(1)
Horse silk
Deserterp54
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-10| J: Tom Marquand| T: W Greatrex
33/1
Won three times over hurdles in 2016/17, but well held in that sphere here in July having been off for 15 months. Makes belated Flat debut with well-being to prove.
2
(2)
Horse silk
Knab Rock30
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: S Hitchcott| T: Evan Williams
50/1
Showed some ability when third in a bumper at Newton Abbot last month. but plenty more required now switched to the Flat.
3
(10)
Horse silk
War Drumsh22
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: J F Egan| T: J Butler
6/1
Half-brother to winning middle-distance performer Blenheim Warrior. Off 15 months and left Luca Cumani prior to finishing 1¾L second of 8 to Formula One in a C&D novice last month. Hood he wore there retained, and shortlisted.
4
(5)
Horse silk
Spirit Ridge19
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: M Dwyer| T: Mrs A J Perrett| D
4/5
Nathaniel half-brother to winners over shorter. Confirmed debut promise when winning 4-runner novice at Catterick last time by 1¾ lengths from Loveisili, looking more straightforward than his main rival. Should progress again.
6
(4)
Horse silk
Capestra18
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett
7/2
Seemed to improve markedly from debut effort when 6¾L fourth of 7 to Sextant in 1½m maiden at Newbury last time, although never threatened there, and dangerous to get carried away with that effort.
8
(9)
Horse silk
Needs To Be Seenp129
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: J Ryan| OR:  78
14/1
Runner-up in a Down Royal maiden in June for Joseph O'Brien, but disappointing when only fifth of 7 to Spanish Archer in novice at Nottingham for new yard, and cheekpieces quickly reached for.
9
(8)
Horse silk
Outbox
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: J Mitchell| T: S & E Crisford
5/1
By Frankel out of Lancashire Oaks winner Emirates Queen, herself half-sister to top sire Dubawi. Makes a belated debut having been gelded, but makes plenty of appeal on paper, and much respected, especially if attracting support.
10
(3)
Horse silk
Early Summer
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-11| J: Charlie Bennett| T: H Morrison
33/1
Sea The Stars half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Early Morning, out of a winning sister to Gold Cup winner Papineau and half-sister to St Leger winner Silver Patriarch. Will stay further, and market best guide to chances on racecourse bow.

Non-Runners

5
(7)
Horse silk
Battle of Issus22
Weight: 9-2|  Age: 3
T: D Menuisier  J: Fran Berry
NR
7
(6)
Horse silk
Moon of Baroda21
Weight: 9-2|  Age: 3
T: C Hills  J: Callum Shepherd
NR

Forecasts

Spirit Ridge (4/5), Capestra (7/2), Moon of Baroda (7/2), Outbox (5/1), War Drums (6/1), Needs To Be Seen (14/1), Battle of Issus (25/1), Early Summer (33/1), Deserter (33/1), Knab Rock (50/1)

Verdict

SPIRIT RIDGE was probably helped by the runner-up's reluctance when winning at Catterick last time, but still appeals as the likeliest winner in this line-up, with War Drums perhaps the main threat after a promising debut for his new yard over C&D last time. Moon of Baroda is exposed, but could be helped by a first-time visor, so can't be ignored, while the market will tell a story with a couple of well-bred newcomers at the foot of the weights.
  1. Spirit Ridge
  2. War Drums
  3. Moon of Baroda

Prize Money

1st: £3,817.002nd: £1,136.003rd: £568.004th: £284.00

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