18:20 Chester

Friday 12 July 2019

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MBNA EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 18:20 | Winning time: 1m 19.32s

(2)

Coase²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: P Cosgrave| T: H Palmer| D

13/8

Won on debut at Carlisle but possible undone by racing too keenly in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. He's probably a lot better than his latest start and has to merit an interest now his sights are lowered.

Form: 10

(8)

Cappella Fella

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: Sarah Hollinshead

50/1

£15,000 yearling and half-brother to a winning juvenile, as well as Stamp Collecting, a well-bred filly who went on to win a Listed race in Italy. Will probably be better with experience behind him.

Form:

(3)

National League¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mathers| T: R A Fahey

11/4

Two promising runs so far and runs for a yard with a good record with its youngsters at this course. The gelding is going the right way to pay his way in handicaps after this; betting can guide today.

Form: 42

(1)

Woven Quality¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: A Mullen| T: D McCain Jnr

20/1

Has the best of the draw but still has a little to prove after running green here on debut last month and now has a longer trip to cope with.

Form: 4

(7)

Eileen's Magic¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Nathan Evans| T: L Williamson| OR: 47

150/1

Has two runs at this course (and one at Haydock) to her name but has little else to recommend her at this stage; the filly has a lot of improvement to find.

Form: 996

(4)

Feelinlikeasomeone⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston

7/4

A nicely-bred daughter of Group 2 winning sprinter Requinto, the filly showed a willing attitude on debut at Haydock at the start of this month and the quick reappearance suggests she's come out off that race well. Has to merit an interest here.

Form: 2

(5)

It's Not My Fault¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe

20/1

Finished last in both previous starts and already has a lot to prove; her stable hasn't enjoyed the most prolific spell of late and this filly is probably safe to be left to her own devices.

Form: 36

Non-Runners

(6)

Elpheba¹⁶

Weight: 8-11| Age: 2

T: D Loughnane J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Coase (13/8), Feelinlikeasomeone (7/4), National League (11/4), Elpheba (14/1), Woven Quality (20/1), It's Not My Fault (20/1), Cappella Fella (50/1), Eileen's Magic (150/1)

There was a lot to like about the debut run from FEELINLIKESOMEONE at Haydock last week and the fact she's turned out so quickly suggest the filly might be able to build on that most promising debut. Coase won well on debut but raced too keenly to do himself justice at Royal Ascot last month; this is obviously a less tense environment and he could well bounce back here. Elpheba showed good early speed on her debut and is another that is capable of taking a step forward now. A market move for National League could also be rewarded with a place in the frame if the gelding can build on what have been two promising runs so far.