14:30 Chepstow

Tuesday 14 May 2019

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BJ Llewellyn Supports Tenovus Novice Auction Stakes

Off time: 14:35 | Winning time: 1m 33.62s

(8)

Bayaanaat¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Liam Keniry| T: P W Hiatt

66/1

Didn't make much of an impression on debut for Dermot Weld in Ireland and much the same story on debut for his current yard when down the field at Windsor last month; others far more appealing.

Form: 8-0

(4)

Don Diego Vega²²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: George Downing| T: D & C Kubler

100/1

Well held in both previous starts and a big amount of improvement is now required.

Form: 00-

(6)

Doughan Alb²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon

7/2

Showed plenty of promise on debut and the form of his Newmarket run has been franked at Listed level since; going the right way and a big player here.

Form: 28

(10)

Flying Moon¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman

14/1

Didn't show much on debut and was a well beaten last of three at Brighton in May; plenty to prove but at least qualifies for a mark after this.

Form: 0-3

(1)

Light Up Our Stars³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hughes

10/1

Finished last on debut but did show that he'd learned from the run when tried over a mile at Newbury last month. Needs to progress further but this is a weak event and the Rip Van Winkle colt might just have enough zest to make the frame.

Form: 0-6

(7)

Noble Fox¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: H Crouch| T: C G Cox

11/4

Got going late in the day on debut at Windsor and showed enough to say he's capable of more. Solid place claims if able to take another stride in the right direction.

Form: 3

(5)

Itizzit²⁰⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Morrison| OR: 77

11/10

The most experienced of the bunch and undoubtedly the most exposed. The filly's last couple of outings have created the impression that a small handicap is within her compass; dangerous to underestimate despite being 0-7 so far.

Form: 525034-

(9)

Zephyrina

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: David Egan| T: D & C Kubler

33/1

Cost €13,000 and is a half-sister to five winners; the trip should suit on pedigree and not out faced for her racecourse debut. Obvious lack of experience the only negative in a weak race.

Form:

Non-Runners

(3)

Foxes Flyer³⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: L McJannet J: Jamie Jones

(2)

I'm Brian²¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: Miss J Feilden J: J Mitchell

Forecasts

Itizzit (11/10), Noble Fox (11/4), Doughan Alb (7/2), Light Up Our Stars (10/1), Foxes Flyer (12/1), Flying Moon (14/1), Zephyrina (33/1), Bayaanaat (66/1), Don Diego Vega (100/1), I'm Brian (100/1)

The form of the first two runs from DOUGHAN ALB is the pick of the bunch and the Havana gold colt, a 30,000 gns purchase as a yearling, looks the most appealing option from a modest bunch. Light Up Our Stars showed improvement last time and is worth bearing in mind if supported this time around; Noble Fox also caught the eye when he was introduced at Windsor last month and can also give the selection a run for the money. Zephyrina is related to a good handful of winners and has been found a weak race in which to make her racecourse debut; she completes the shortlist.