Bombardier Golden Beer Novice Stakes

Off time: 18:02 | Winning time: 1m 29.34s

(5)

Sherpa Trail⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: E Walker| CD

8/1

Was successful over this C&D on his debut on the track last month in an 11 runner field. He scored by ¾L after going off as the 15/8 favourite. Has to carry a penalty this time so he may need to find more. One for the shortlist again.

Form: 1-

(4)

Badayel^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: I Furtado| OR: 76

13/8

Has finished second on all three of his outings to date. His opening two runs came over this C&D. His last appearance was at Chelmsford (5f) on his first run back since being gelded. Leading contender on his return to this course.

Form: 2/2-2

(1)

Brenbar⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J F Egan| T: R Varian

5/2

Made a modest start to his career when he was seventh of 12 on the AW at Kempton (1m) on his debut. Was much better on his latest effort as he finished fourth of 10 over this C&D, beaten by just 1L. Remains open to improvement. Big player.

Form: 74-

(3)

Go On My Cocker

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: D Shaw

33/1

Acclamation gelding who was very expensive as a yearling but then cost just 23,000 gns last year. He is a half-brother to three winners, including Baileys Jubilee who scored over 5f as a two-year-old. Best to watch.

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(6)

Its All Clover Now^h¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: D Shaw

200/1

Has failed to beat a single rival in his two starts so far. He came home at the rear of eight runners on the turf at Southwell (1m7½f) on his debut. His last appearance was at this course (1m1½f) on the AW in an 11 runner field. Needs to improve.

Form: 0

(2)

Snow Space

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston

11/4

Shamardal gelding whose dam was a winner over 1m1½f. Interesting from this leading yard on his debut run, especially if there is strong market confidence behind him ahead of the race.

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Forecasts

Badayel (13/8), Brenbar (5/2), Snow Space (11/4), Sherpa Trail (8/1), Go On My Cocker (33/1), Its All Clover Now (200/1)

BRENBAR was just a length away from the winner over this C&D last time out. He can improve on that showing to break his maiden at the third time of asking. Badayel looks to be the biggest danger as he has gone close over this C&D twice before so expect another big run, while Sherpa Trail scored over this C&D on his sole appearance to date so should be a big challenger, despite having to carry a penalty.