18:10 Chepstow

Thursday 15 August 2019

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Dragon Aircon Supports Wales Air Ambulance EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 18:11 | Winning time: 1m 26.54s

(4)

Love Destiny

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Dane O'Neill| T: C & M Johnston

7/2

£25,000 purchase as a yearling; related to plenty of winners over a variety of distances; stable in good form and has a good record at this track. Respected.

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(7)

Maximilius

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: P J Dobbs| T: R M Beckett

9/2

28,000 euros purchase as a yearling; related to minor middle distance winners. Stable in fair form and has decent record on this course; check the market for more clues.

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(5)

Space Ace^p⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Adam J McNamara| T: A Watson| OR: 75| D

9/2

Had looked slightly progressive when winning at Lingfield in July but disappointed last time out at Newbury. Excellent chance if she can bounce back from that experience.

Form: 2317

(3)

John Leo's Son

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Shepherd| T: P D Evans

16/1

Already gelded; Cost 23,000 euros as a yearling and subsequently resold for just 8,000 euros; first foal; dam won plenty of races up to 1m1f; probably best watched on debut.

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(6)

Buto

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁵⁾| T: Eve Johnson Houghton

7/1

Cheaply bought as a yearling and breeding is nothing special; Unlikely winner on racecourse debut unless market speaks in the gelding's favour.

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(8)

Nat Love⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Scott McCullagh⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 73

9/2

Has the best form of those with experience and has progressed with every run though still yet to win. Yet to encounter a soft surface but every chance if handling it.

Form: 2272

(2)

Junvieve¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon

7/2

Much better effort last time out after a disappointing debut run at Newmarket (finished last of 11). Showed she was starting to learn as she did her best work in the closing stages at Kempton in that race. Chances if progressing.

Form: 06

(1)

Mayflower Lady^h1³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: K T O'Neill| T: R Harris

80/1

Has shown little to nothing in two outings to date. A tad early in her career to be written off but needs to show more ability to become anything like a good betting proposition.

Form: 75

Forecasts

Love Destiny (7/2), Junvieve (7/2), Space Ace (9/2), Nat Love (9/2), Maximilius (9/2), Buto (7/1), John Leo's Son (16/1), Mayflower Lady (80/1)

LOVE DESTINY may be good enough on his debut for Mark Johnston against some fair rivals with experience but none who really stand out in the form book. The stable does well here and is in good form. Nat Love has the best form of those who have seen a racecourse. The gelding has improved with each run and if handling the expected easy surface should give the selection most to do. Junvieve is slowly getting the hang of racing and if improving on her latest effort should give a good account of herself.