16:55 Windsor

Monday 2 September 2019

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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 16:59 | Winning time: 1m 12.26s

(12)

Bad Company⁶⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle

50/1

Failed to beat a single rival on his opening start at Epsom (7f) in an eight runner field after going off at 50/1. He did not settle very well in that race and was green throughout. Likely to need more experience before he is competitive.

Form: 8

(8)

Burniston Rocks³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S Donohoe| T: E F Vaughan

18/1

Has yet to shine in his two starts so far. His most recent effort came at Newmarket where he was seventh of nine over this distance after a slow start. Having another shot at this 6f trip where others are preferred.

Form: 57

(3)

Cotai Again¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 78

13/2

A maiden after four races, however, he has run well on his last three starts, including latest at Goodwood (7f) on his handicap debut where he finished third of five. Stepping back down in trip which will suit. Likely to be in contention again.

Form: 7223

(10)

Dance Fever

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox

9/2

Sir Prancealot colt who cost £50,000. He is a half-brother to Haikbidiac who won over 6f as a two-year-old and useful 6f winner Risk Adjusted. Keep an eye out for any strong market confidence on his debut start here.

Form:

(11)

Gift Of Youth¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Havlin| T: Mrs A J Perrett

50/1

Made his debut over this C&D last month where he came home ninth of 11, beaten 21L after going off at 40/1. He was always off the pace on that opening start. Will need to take a huge step forward on his second appearance.

Form: 9

(1)

Ivadream¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Watson| T: H & R Charlton

10/1

Appeared for the first time at Salisbury over this 6f trip but could only finish eighth of 11. He made up from a slow start with smooth progress in the middle stage of the contest but weakened at the finish. More needed here.

Form: 8

(4)

Kassab⁴⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: P W Chapple-Hyam

11/1

This will be his third start following two runs at Yarmouth. He began out over 6f, finishing fifth of 11 in what was a modest debut. Last time he was fifth of six over 7f. Back down in trip but others are preferred.

Form: 55

(9)

Numinous⁵⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: H Candy

50/1

His two appearances so far don't give off much confidence. He was last of five on his debut at Chepstow (6f), while on his latest start, he finished 12th of 13 at Lingfield (6f). Has been gelded since. Hard to make a case for.

Form: 50

(7)

Phuket Power⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe| BF

2/1

Has not been too far away on both of his two starts so far. He ran over this C&D last time where he was fourth of nine, beaten by just 1¼L after going off as the 7/4 favourite. Open to further improvement. Leading contender.

Form: 44

(5)

We're Reunited¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: R Harris| OR: 76

11/4

Has had three racecourse appearances now and has improved with each start. His latest outing came at Ffos Las over the extended 7f trip where he was only 1¾L away when third of 11. Back down in trip here. One for the shortlist.

Form: 323

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Non-Runners

(2)

Barking Mad¹²

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: P D Evans J: Harry Bentley

(6)

Bryn Du¹⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: W J Haggas J: James Doyle

Forecasts

Phuket Power (2/1), We're Reunited (11/4), Dance Fever (9/2), Cotai Again (13/2), Bryn Du (7/1), Ivadream (10/1), Kassab (11/1), Barking Mad (12/1), Burniston Rocks (18/1), Bad Company (50/1), Gift Of Youth (50/1), Numinous (50/1)

PHUKET POWER was in contention at the finish over this C&D last time on just his second start and he should build upon that performance here which is likely to be good enough for him to break his maiden at the third attempt. Cotai Again just found the trip a little too far for him last time so this drop down in distance is likely to see him in the frame again, while We're Reunited has progressed in each of his three appearances so expect that trend to continue.