Ladbrokes Novice Stakes

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 2m 15.3s

(1)

Abenaki¹³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Danny Brock| T: Miss S West| OR: 52

10/3

Struggled in maiden and novice company last year but shaped better when seventh in a 7f claiming event at Redcar (soft) in October. Changed yards since and bred to appreciate this extra distance.

Form: 7977-

(2)

Sea Of Marengo⁸⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: Paul George| OR: 64

1/5

Decent effort in finishing 8L sixth in a novice contest over an extended 1m at Wolverhampton in December. Given a break since and looks likely to prove hard to beat on his first attempt at this trip.

Form: 866-

Forecasts

Sea Of Marengo (1/5), Abenaki (10/3)

SEA OF MARENGO showed signs of ability in this company last year and having been given a break since his latest effort he can make a winning seasonal debut in this match contest. Abenaki is open to improvement upped in trip but has a bit to find with his sole rival on ratings.