Injured Jockeys Fund Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:41 | Winning time: 1m 14.58s

(2)

Conker¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Dylan Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: C Wallis

80/1

Beaten an aggregate of 34L when finishing last on either start in similar company. Looks easy to dismiss on that evidence.

Form: 98

(5)

Robert Frost

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Cameron Noble⁽³⁾| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

12/1

Son of American sprinter Munnings out of a dam who won over 8.5f. Bought privately for £7,750 and debuts for a yard who are 2-84 with juveniles in past five seasons.

Form:

(4)

River Cam

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: J Tate

4/7

20,000gns daughter of Fountain Of Youth out of a dam who won over 6f-7f. This is the choice of three possible engagements this week and worth noting for a trainer that can get one ready first time. Rider 25-75 for the yard.

Form:

(3)

Craigburn¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: J Mitchell| T: Tom Clover| OR: 66

6/1

Lingfield effort on penultimate start over 7f was solid enough, but his other three efforts are far less appealing. This is an uncompetitive event though and his experience should carry him close.

Form: 9649

(1)

Nirodha¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-10| J: Sean Davis⁽³⁾| T: Miss A Murphy

3/1

Related to three winners and made an encouraging debut at Wolverhampton when just denied. Did not get the best of runs and also appeared not to stay 7f. Looks the one to beat here.

Form: 2

Forecasts

River Cam (4/7), Nirodha (3/1), Craigburn (6/1), Robert Frost (12/1), Conker (80/1)

River Cam represents a strong rider/trainer combination and the market should be informative particularly as the yard have a 25% strike rate with juveniles this term. Nevertheless, NIRODHA sets a good standard having gone down narrowly on debut when appearing to find 7f too far. She receives weight from all her rivals and also benefits from the services of a good claimer. The remainder make little appeal.