Price Boosts At Virgin Bet EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 15:25 | Winning time: 1m 20.28s

(1)

Gifted Ruler⁵⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe

4/5

Finished fourth of eight on his opening start over this C&D after going off at 4/1. He was slowly away on his debut but he was staying on late into the contest. Likely to produce more this time so he is one to consider.

Form: 4

(3)

Jamais Assez²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: K R Burke

6/4

Made a modest debut when he came home fifth of eight runners at Ayr (6f) back in June. Returned to action earlier this month where he delivered a much better performance, finishing third of 10 over this C&D. Open to further improvement. Big player.

Form: 53

(4)

Jems Bond²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: G Lee| T: A D Brown

66/1

Was unable to finish above a rival on his debut at Carlisle (6f) in an 11 runner field. He was a little better last time on the AW when he was eighth of 14 at Newcastle (6f). Needs to produce much more so others are preferred.

Form: 08

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Jerbourg²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby

7/1

Was a long way down the field on his opening appearance at Carlisle (6f) when he was seventh of 11. He was only 3L off the winner last time over this C&D in his sixth place finish. This is an easier assignment so he can't be discounted.

Form: 76

Forecasts

Gifted Ruler (4/5), Jamais Assez (6/4), Jerbourg (7/1), Jems Bond (66/1)

JAMAID ASSEZ took a huge step forward last time over this C&D when he was only ½L away in third place. That is the best piece of form from any of these runners and he is likely to build upon it so he is the one they all have to beat. Gifted Ruler did not help his chances with a slow start on his debut but more can be expected now he has run under his belt, while Jerbourg was not far away over this C&D on his latest appearance and he should be close by at the finish again.