Butcher & Barlow Novice Stakes

Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 2m 18.62s

(6)

Deja³⁹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: P Hanagan| T: P W Chapple-Hyam

9/5

First start for new yard, landed the odds at Wolverhampton when last seen (August 2017) after a good debut but must be of concern that he's not been out since then. Wellbeing to prove now and despite having the form in the bank, is passed over.

Form: 51-

(2)

Baileys Artist

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston

9/2

Cost 40,000gns as a foal and is related to a few French middle distance winners, but already gelded for debut and might well need this experience. Yard do have good record here though, so worth a market check.

Form:

(3)

Brisk Tempo¹¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 76

3/1

Conditions are fine, as he showed when third on soft ground at Doncaster two starts ago (10f) but another middling effort ln a handicap last time hardly makes him look progressive. This is easier though, so chances if returning to earlier form.

Form: 72-838

(4)

Zaajer³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: T Eaves| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 77| BF

4/1

Nothing wrong with his third to the progressive Crack On Crack On at Lingfield in May but an expensive failure at odds-on when last seen and now takes a big step up in trip. Possibly not one to fully trust, and not progressive so far.

Form: 345-35

(5)

Falls Creek

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

6/1

Street Cry filly that cost €200,000 as a yearling, half-sister to five American winners but could find this trip far enough on debut, and soft ground may not play to her strengths either. Needs a look in the market in a weak event all the same.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

Tarbeyah

Weight: 8-10| Age: 3

T: K Frost J: Liam Jones

Forecasts

Deja (9/5), Brisk Tempo (3/1), Zaajer (4/1), Baileys Artist (9/2), Falls Creek (6/1), Tarbeyah (20/1)

None of these come here holding rock-solid claims and a degree of caution is advised. BRISK TEMPO will at least find this a bit easier and on that, just about gets the vote as his earlier form is solid enough. Falls Creek and Baileys Artist need a check in the market as money for either would make them interesting. Deja would be a danger if fit after an absence but Zaajer is looking like he has a bit to prove now.