EBF Stallions Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 17:22 | Winning time: -

(2)

Al Suhail^h1³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby

1/6

By Dubawi out of an Oaks winner, this 1.1 million guineas half-brother to the smart Telecaster failed by just a neck to land a good Newmarket maiden recently and appears to have outstanding claims here with the first-time hood applied.

Form: 2

(4)

Boss Power

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: Sir Michael Stoute

7/1

375,000 guineas Frankel colt, half-brother to two German group 3 winners. Derby entrant for top yard whose debutants often improve for the outing. Nice prospect but will need to very useful to win here.

Form:

(3)

Imperial Empire²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: B Doyle| T: C Appleby

20/1

Stable companion of Al Suhail. Odds-on but unplaced on debut at Doncaster in June, and faded to finish seven-length fourth over C&D last month. Much more needed to score.

Form: 64

(1)

Tiger Crusade

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock

20/1

Price jumped from €52,000 yearling to €215,000 at Arqana Breeze Up in May so this No Nay Never colt must look the part. Dam Group placed between 1m2f-1m4f, but hasn't produced a winner yet in six foals. Worth a market check though.

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Forecasts

Al Suhail (1/6), Boss Power (7/1), Imperial Empire (20/1), Tiger Crusade (20/1)

This looks a fine opportunity for AL SUHAIL to get off the mark at only the second time of asking. This hugely expensive colt went very close in what looked a hot race on debut at HQ and it will be a surprise if he fails to go one better. Boss Power, a son of Frankel, could easily be a good horse and is respected, but he'll have to be very good indeed to win on debut against a talented rival, while Tiger Crusade cost a bob or two and it will be interesting to see how he too shapes on this racecourse bow.