MBNA/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 13:35 | Winning time: 1m 30.40s

(5)

Breathalyze²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| CD

2/1

Bated Breath colt who was a promising third on debut at Doncaster in fair race in June, then won easily over C&D last time. Carries his winner's penalty but will make a bold bid to follow up.

Form: 31

(2)

Berkshire Rocco²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding

2/1

Promising fourth at Ascot in July and again ran creditably when fourth at Goodwood last time. The form of that race has produced mix results since, but this gelded son of Sir Percy looks sure to win his share of races.

Form: 44

(1)

No Show²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Hannon| BF

13/2

Third on debut over 7f at Sandown last month but disappointing when only sixth over 7f at Haydock latest. Sharper track may help him see out the trip but has a bit to prove on latest evidence for last year's winning yard.

Form: 35

(3)

Creativity³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey

16/1

Mayson half-sister to four winners. Looked very green when 4th of six on debut at York on soft ground in July. Extra furlong and better ground now so no surprise to see her improve for yard always respected.

Form: 4

(4)

Dirty Dancer²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett| BF

5/2

No Nay Never filly cost massive €500,000 at Arqana Beeze Ups this spring. Fair debut when fourth of 13 over 6f at Newbury last month, then led until headed inside final furlong when second and beaten favourite last time at Newmarket 7f. More needed.

Form: 42

Non-Runners

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Melody King

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: J & S Quinn J: Jason Hart

Forecasts

Berkshire Rocco (2/1), Breathalyze (2/1), Dirty Dancer (5/2), No Show (13/2), Melody King (14/1), Creativity (16/1)

BREATHALYZE represents a yard with a fine record here and will take some stopping if reproducing his visually imrpessive C&D win last time out. He looks up to conceding weight to his five rivals. Newcomer Melody King could be anything and is bred to be usefu so a positive market trend would support his case, and there could be more to come from Creativity who was very green on debut. The pricey Dirty Dancer has to improve to win, as to does No Show, but Berkshire Rocco is respected and could be a danger.