19:30 Leicester

Wednesday 31 July 2019

All17:4518:2018:5519:3020:0520:40

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 19:30 | Winning time: 1m 16.54s

(6)

Silver Mission⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| D

9/4

Stepped up on debut when winning by a neck in a 6f novice event at Ripon (good-to-soft) last month. One for the shortlist despite carrying a penalty.

Form: 51

(7)

Always Fearless¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon

7/2

Showed improved form in finishing ½L second in a 7f novice race at Haydock (good-to-soft) recently. One to note dropping in trip.

Form: 93

(2)

Yorkshire Gold

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan

7/2

Unraced Muhaarar colt purchased for 160,000 gns as a yearling last autumn. Dam won over 7f on debut as a three-year-old and was Listed-placed subsequently. Strong claims on debut.

Form:

(5)

Bright Valentine

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: R Spencer

12/1

Unraced daughter of Showcasing sold for £50,000 at the sales last year. Dam won three times in sprints and market support would be notable on debut.

Form:

(1)

Dark Regard¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Hart| T: C & M Johnston

5/2

Showed up well when finishing 3½L second in a 6f maiden at Hamilton (good-to-soft) when debuting recently. Interesting for a stable with a 23% strike-rate (21/91) in recent weeks.

Form: 2

Non-Runners

(3)

Locked N' Loaded

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: R Hannon J: Hollie Doyle

(8)

Optio¹¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: B J Meehan J: M Dwyer

(4)

Parker's Boy¹⁶

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: B Barr J: T E Whelan

Forecasts

Silver Mission (9/4), Dark Regard (5/2), Yorkshire Gold (7/2), Always Fearless (7/2), Bright Valentine (12/1), Locked N' Loaded (12/1), Optio (12/1), Parker's Boy (66/1)

DARK REGARD showed plenty of promise when runner-up on debut and she can go one better by taking this novice contest. The selection hails from a leading stable and can get the better of Silver Mission, the only previous winner in the field while third place can go to Always Fearless who filled the same position last time out.