14:20 Sandown

Friday 13 September 2019

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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:24 | Winning time: 1m 1.32s

(3)

Brenner Pass¹⁰

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

66/1

Never got into the contest on his debut at Salisbury (6f) after being slowly into stride, eventually finishing 10th of 14 runners, 14½L behind the winner. Stepping down in trip here. Needs to take a huge step forward to be in the mix.

Form: 0

(5)

Hooray Henry⁸

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

33/1

Made his debut at Lingfield (5f) earlier this month where he soon became outpaced in the race, coming home sixth of eight. Will have most likely learnt a lot from that experience, however, he does need to improve on his second appearance.

Form: 6

(8)

Lin Chong^t1²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: P & O Cole

16/1

Has had three starts now to get off the mark. His most recent appearance came in France at Deauville where he was third of seven in a 6f contest. Having his first appearance at 5f here and tongue-tie is on for the first time. Each-way claims.

Form: 733

(1)

Many A Star²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: T P Queally| T: J G Given

14/1

Was much better on his second start last time at Newmarket over 6f where he finished third of nine, 3L away at the finish, despite running keenly in the opening stages. This distance is likely to suit him better. One to consider.

Form: 83

(7)

Sand Diego²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: P J Dobbs| T: P Crate| OR: 76

4/1

Finished second over this C&D two starts back where he was just ½L away. He also had to settle for runner-up at Bath (5f) on his latest appearance, ¾L behind the winner. One for the shortlist, given how well he has performed at this trip.

Form: 422

(2)

Spreadsheet⁵⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Watson| T: R Varian| BF

2/5

Has gone close on both of his two appearances so far. He was second of six on his debut at Newcastle (6f) on the AW, while last time he was also second at Yarmouth over 7f. Down in trip here. Leading contender.

Form: 22

(4)

Marzipan³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman

100/1

Was ninth of 13 on her debut at Windsor (6f) after going off at 20/1. She was very green on that opening start and hung left often in the early stages. Needs to show a lot more on her second appearance to be competitive.

Form: 9

(10)

Qaseeda

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas

9/1

Poet's Voice filly who was foaled on April 5. Her dam won over 7f as a two-year-old. She is a half-sister to Shardu, who prevailed over 1m, and Yalaietanee who was successful abroad. Looks smart on paper so expect a big run.

Form:

(6)

Rapidash⁷

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

10/1

Was last of seven on debut at Salisbury (6f). Made a huge step forward on her second start as she was only 2¾L away in sixth place in a big runner field at Ascot (6f). Dropping down in distance. Worth considering.

Form: 76

(9)

Woodsmokehill³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: R Havlin| T: B R Millman

100/1

Has struggled on her two appearances on the track so far. She was last of 12 at Windsor (6f) on her debut and then finished seventh of 11 at Salisbury (6f) after going off at 100/1. Much more needed on her third attempt.

Form: 07

Forecasts

Spreadsheet (2/5), Sand Diego (4/1), Qaseeda (9/1), Rapidash (10/1), Many A Star (14/1), Lin Chong (16/1), Hooray Henry (33/1), Brenner Pass (66/1), Marzipan (100/1), Woodsmokehill (100/1)

SPREADSHEET has done very little wrong in his two appearances on the track so far and this looks a great chance for him to get off the mark at the third attempt. He is dropping down to the minimum trip here and it may prove to be a good move as he looks to have the speed to excel at this sprint distance. Sand Diego has gone close twice at this trip and remains open to improvement so expect to see him in contention once again, while Qaseeda is an interesting newcomer who can put in a strong display on debut.