SDS Aqua-Xchange Novice Stakes

Off time: 16:56 | Winning time: 2m 27.86s

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Zero To Hero⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin⁽⁷⁾| T: A Watson

9/1

No better than midfield in a pair of maidens, and already has work to do after finishing behind Mojave at Wolverhampton (1m4f; standard) most recently. Cannot be recommended in this contest and is without doubt the outsider of the three.

Form: 66

(1)

Education^v1

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Raul Da Silva| T: I Mohammed & J Santos

3/1

Newcomer by Mukhadram. 30,000gns foal who was unsold for 48,000gns as a yearling. Half-brother to four winners including the smart Educate who did well for these connections. The obvious danger to Mojave. Look out for market clues.

Form:

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Mojave¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Adam J McNamara| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 75| BF

1/3

Been the bridesmaid three times in a row since returning to race this season, including when turned over at odds-on (4/5f) last time. This is by far the easiest contest he has ran in, and he should have more than enough to beat his two rivals.

Form: 7-222

Forecasts

Mojave (1/3), Education (3/1), Zero To Hero (9/1)

A three-runner affair which is seemingly at the mercy of three time runner-up MOJAVE who has been found a golden opportunity to shed his maiden tag at the fifth attempt. The son of Dream Ahead doesn't look to be progressing, but has achieved a respectable level of form in defeat this year and should have enough ammunition for his two rivals. The newcomer, Education, looks to be the chief threat to the selection on his debut for connections. The aforementioned pair look to be some way clear of Zero To Hero who finished over eight-length behind Mojave when the pair met at Wolverhampton recently.