13:50 Newbury

Friday 16 August 2019

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Unibet EBF Maiden Stakes (Str) (Plus 10)

Off time: 13:52 | Winning time: 1m 26.88s

(9)

Arabescato

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: R Spencer

66/1

Outstrip colt who was foaled on April 5. His dam won up to 1m and was successful as a two-year-old over 7f. He is a half-brother to General Allenby who won over 2m. More can be expected once he gains experience so one to watch for now on his debut.

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(8)

Convict

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: W J Haggas

12/1

Australia colt who was foaled on February 15. His dam was a winner over 1m4f. He is a half-brother to Hamish who scored over 1m2f. He is entered in the Deby so keep an eye out for any strong market confidence behind him on his opening start.

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(2)

Honore Daumier²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Charles Bishop| T: H Candy

100/1

Failed to make an impression on his debut at Newmarket where he was last of nine over 7f when going off at 40/1. Needs to take a huge step forward on his second start. Difficult to see him being in the mix.

Form: 9

(6)

Mambo Nights¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon

14/1

Was only 2¾L away on his debut at Haydock (7f) when he finished eighth of 11. Did not show much improvement on his latest start at Goodwood (7f) as he was 6½L off the winner when coming home sixth of 11. Needs to improve.

Form: 86

(4)

Marion's Boy

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: R A Teal

33/1

Mastercraftsman colt who was foaled on May 2. His dam won over 5f and 6f. He is a half-brother to Tip Two Won who was successful over 1m. Likely to improve for this run later in the season. One to watch for now.

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(3)

Mephisto²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett

25/1

Showed some promise on his opening start when he was fourth of eight at Sandown (7f). Was slowly into stride on that occasion but finished the race strongly. Likely to be better this time around. Improved performance can be expected.

Form: 4

(5)

Ottoman Court^p⁶⁹

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

8/11

Has been expensive to follow so far, however, he showed a lot of promise last time at Newmarket (6f) where he was second of 10. Much more can be expected on his third start. Leading contender on the basis of what he has shown so far.

Form: 52

(11)

Ziggle Pops¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon

7/1

Was disappointing on his debut at Newbury when 10th of 12 but then improved to come home third of 11 at Newmarket (6f). Stepping up in trip here which could help him. One to consider from a yard who do well with their two-year-olds.

Form: 03

(1)

Quadrilateral

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Watson| T: H & R Charlton

7/2

Frankel filly who was foaled on April 11. She is a half-sister to Balestra who scored over 7f and 1m. She has an entry in the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes so she is clearly well thought of. Interesting newcomer who has to be considered.

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(7)

Quickstep Lady

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

16/1

Australia filly who was foaled on February 20. Her dam won over 6f. She is a half-sister to Foxtrot Lady who won over 6f. Has an entry in a Group 2 contest. Keep an eye for any strong market support on her debut start.

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Non-Runners

(10)

Royal Bassett²¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: R Dickin J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Ottoman Court (8/11), Quadrilateral (7/2), Ziggle Pops (7/1), Convict (12/1), Mambo Nights (14/1), Quickstep Lady (16/1), Mephisto (25/1), Marion's Boy (33/1), Arabescato (66/1), Honore Daumier (100/1), Royal Bassett (150/1)

OTTOMAN COURT stands out here on what he has delivered so far in his two runs. A lot has been expected of the colt who has gone off as the hot favourite on both of his two starts and this looks a great opportunity for him to finally open his account. Ziggle Pops is likely to appreciate this step up in trip and if he can build upon his recent effort at Newamrket, he should in the mix, while Quadrilateral is the most interesting newcomer in the race. The Frankel filly has an entry in a Group Two race so expect a positive display on her debut.