15:05 Newmarket

Wednesday 23 October 2019

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Coates And Seely Brut Reserve Maiden Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 15:06 | Winning time: 2m 10.65s

(5)

Arthurian Fable¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: M Dwyer| T: B J Meehan

13/2

Never a factor on debut at Sandown in August but stepped up markedly to finish second in 1m novice contest at this track earlier this month. Looked to be crying out for this trip that day and dangerous to ignore.

Form: 02

(2)

Baltic Wolve²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: K T O'Neill| T: J & T Gosden

16/1

By 2014 Derby winner Australia but showed plenty of signs of inexperience on debut when 10th of 12 at Kempton (7f) last month. Entitled to be more streetwise over this trip but looks to be stable's second-string.

Form: 0

(4)

Bondi Sands²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston

16/1

Looks to be a work in progress but impressed after sluggish start to finish third at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month. May still be a long-term prospect but has place claims.

Form: 63

(8)

Brentford Hope

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: J P Spencer| T: R Hughes

8/1

Camelot colt who was a €130,000 purchase as a two-year-old. Half-sister to the useful Beautiful Romance (1m6f). Noteworthy debutante who merits a betting check.

Form:

(1)

Damage Control¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: A M Balding| OR: 78

7/2

Steadily progressing with racing and put up best performance yet when second of 10 over extended 1m at Nottingham earlier this month. This trip likely to suit better and one to consider if still improving.

Form: 742

(3)

Grain Of Sense¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett

5/2

Teofilo colt who defied all expectations on debut to run out 33/1 third in 1m novice at this track this month. Has the scope to improve once again but bit to find with Arthurian Fable on that form.

Form: 3

(10)

Herman Hesse^p1⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 77

5/1

Boasts the most experience in the race and still seemingly has progression in him based on his recent third at Bath (1m) a week ago. Stayed on late that day and cheekpieces are applied to sharpen him up.

Form: 6343

(7)

Quickthorn¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: H Morrison

50/1

Nathaniel colt who raced greenly and was never a factor when 19L ninth in 1m Nottingham maiden earlier this month. Winner has franked the form but plenty more required on that evidence.

Form: 9

(6)

Sea of Cool^p1²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: G Mosse| T: J Ryan

100/1

Showed significant greenness on debut and still showed signs of inexperience when last of five at this track (1m) last month. This looks a tough ask.

Form: 45

(9)

Princess Bride²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: H Crouch| T: S bin Suroor

8/1

Did well to finish third on debut and wasn't disgraced when a hampered fourth in 7f contest at this track last month. More improvement likely but steps up in trip and is against the colts.

Form: 34

Forecasts

Grain Of Sense (5/2), Damage Control (7/2), Herman Hesse (5/1), Arthurian Fable (13/2), Brentford Hope (8/1), Princess Bride (8/1), Baltic Wolve (16/1), Bondi Sands (16/1), Quickthorn (50/1), Sea of Cool (100/1)

ARTHURIAN FABLE took the eye when stepping up markedly to take second in a good-looking novice over 1m here last time out and with his pedigree boasting significant middle-distance form, he may improve once again at this trip and should take all the beating. Damage Control is steadily getting the hang of things and stayed on well last time out while the likes of Grain Of Sense and Herman Hesse should run for the places again, although the latter does look an awkward ride.