Ladbrokes Where The Nation Plays Novice Stakes

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 1m 23.94s

(1)

Healing Power¹²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: I Furtado| OR: 76| BF| D

1/5

Didn't see action until October of his three-year-old career but off the mark straight away over 7f at Chelmsford. Combination of 1m and testing Southwell surface proved against on follow up attempt but looks to have found an ideal opportunity here.

Form: 13-

(3)

Auld Boy²²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: J S Moore

40/1

Tailed off last of 13 only start last July when reported to have bled form the nose. Off the track since and plenty to prove even in this weak contest.

Form: 0-

(2)

Irish Charm²⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Jane Elliott| T: I Furtado

20/1

Stable companion of the favourite but has shown no sign of ability on three runs and comes here off another break so needs to show dramatic improvement to be of interest.

Form: 9/97-

(4)

Noble Queen⁵¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: L Morris| T: E Walker

4/1

28/1 and made little impression on sole start for Andrew Balding in October 2018. Interesting that owner has persevered and now starting off for Ed Walker. Market should guide as to what is expected after the long absence.

Form: 0/

Forecasts

Healing Power (1/5), Noble Queen (4/1), Irish Charm (20/1), Auld Boy (40/1)

A contest lacking any depth and unless Noble Queen has made plenty of improvement from her sole start as a juvenile, this should be plain sailing for HEALING POWER who is back now at what should be his optimum trip. On all known evidence Auld Boy and Irish Charm are playing for third place.