Longines Irish Champions Weekend EBF Stallions Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 13:36 | Winning time: 1m 29.67s

(5)

Walk In Marrakesh²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| D

4/6

Built on promising second place finish on debut when winning over an extended 7f at Beverley (good) last time out. Penalised for that victory and holds strong claims once more.

Form: 21

(4)

Alix James¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: I Jardine

5/2

Good ½L second in a 6f novice race at Carlisle (good-to-firm) on last months debut. Improvement likely and is a notable runner stepping up in distance.

Form: 2

(1)

Road Rage^p1²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods

33/1

Well held in both starts so far including when fifth of eight behind Walk In Marrakesh over an extended 7f at Beverley (good) last time out. Cheekpieces tried for the first time.

Form: 05

(3)

The Wine Cellar

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Shane Gray| T: K Dalgleish

14/1

Unraced Dragon Pulse colt purchased for £75,000 as a yearling last August. Full-brother to Listed-placed debut winner Chicas Amigas and is worth a check in the market on debut.

Form:

(2)

Woke³³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

15/2

Attempted to make all when finishing 4L second in a three runner novice race on heavy ground at Haydock (6f) on debut just over a month ago. Likely more needed in this contest.

Form: 2

Forecasts

Walk In Marrakesh (4/6), Alix James (5/2), Woke (15/2), The Wine Cellar (14/1), Road Rage (33/1)

WALK IN MARRAKESH looks capable of defying a penalty to follow-up last months Beverley victory in this small field novice event. The selection can get the better of newcomer The Wine Celler who was a relatively expensive yearling purchase while third place can go to Alix James, runner-up on debut.