20:10 Chelmsford City
Friday 31 May 2019
All18:1018:4019:1019:4020:1020:4021:10
Bet In Play At totesport.com Novice Stakes
- 3YO only  |  Class 5  |  6f  |  Standard  |  8 Runners  |  Polytrack  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 20:13Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 11.67s
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Defied market weakness to win on debut at Newcastle in November but after a six month absence he proved bitterly disappointing on turf when last of 10 at Doncaster since under this penalty. Hopeful AW return will help but risky now.
Second on three occasions on AW (6f-7f) and arrives here with a competitive mark of 72. Others do on the face of it have slightly stronger form but AW record and first-time visor enough to make the shortlist.
Bustled up subsequent two-time winner Fox Champion (incl a Conditions Stakes race) when finishing runner up on debut at Kempton (6f) last October and similar level on return when a close third of 12 at Doncaster. Leading claims here.
27,000gns 2yo; 3rd foal; brother to 5f 2yo winner Ardad (inc Group 2), half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Armum. Surprise he didn't run at two given pedigree, market can guide here.
AW debutant placed four times in six races for former handler Brian Meehan and achieved a rating of 76 along the way. Wears a first-time hood here on stable debut and should be capable of going well.
Well held in 7f contests at Wolverhampton last year and Doncaster this year. Some promise in latest run but looked like he wanted to go opposite direction trip-wise so this may not be ideal.
Rare to see an eight-race maiden from this yard but he has placed in five of six on the AW including three seconds here from 7f-1m. First time over 6f today but on some evidence it might just be the answer.
Showed enough on her debut (Newbury, 7f, soft) to think she can win a race and fourth of nine at Yarmouth since form of a similar level. Will need to step up now however if she's to make the frame.
Forecasts
Johnny Reb (1/1), White Coat (7/4), Derry Boy (7/1), Heath Charnock (14/1), Mendoza (14/1), Aperitif (16/1), Stormbomber (25/1), Kodiak Attack (33/1)
There wouldn't be a great deal between a few of these but given his strong course form the vote goes to WHITE COAT who might just find 6f has been what he's been needing over 7f and 1m previously. Twice-raced Johnny Reb is a big danger with form of a similar level and less exposed. Neither Derry Boy or Mendoza has much to find and both now get first-time headgear.
- White Coat
- Johnny Reb
- Derry Boy
Prize Money
1st: £5,272.002nd: £1,569.003rd: £784.004th: £392.00
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