14:20 Chester

Friday 11 September 2020

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Retraining Of Racehorses (ROR) EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:22 | Winning time: 1m 37.36s

(6)

Aquaman¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: E J Walsh| T: R Varian

10/3

300,000 gns purchase who shaped with promise on debut in useful 7f Sandown maiden last month. Improvement should be forthcoming and he has to enter calculations.

Form: 8

(4)

Dubai Honour¹⁴

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

10/3

Beaten 13½ lengths when fourth of 9 on recent introduction at Newmarket (7f), but, as a well-bred colt from a top yard, he is likely to do better in time.

Form: 4

(7)

Falcon Brook⁸

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

25/1

Looked in need of the experience when fifth in a 10-runner minor event on debut at Haydock (6f). Yard has won 2 of the 3 previous runnings of this contest and he should be more street-wise this time.

Form: 5

(5)

Keep Right On¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Harry Bentley| T: R Hannon| OR: 76| BF

10/3

Runner-up first time out at Newmarket (7f) and performed to a similar level when third in 1m Goodwood maiden 12 days ago. Arguably lacks the scope of some of these, but he's a key player nonetheless.

Form: 23

(1)

Master Zoffany¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey

17/2

Failed to lay a glove on the first 2 when third on recent Musselburgh debut (7.2f), but they both had the benefit of prior experience and conditions were very testing on that occasion. Should improve.

Form: 3

(8)

Red Walls²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: L Williamson

200/1

No impact starting out in 6.1f minor event here last month and likely to struggle once again.

Form: 5

(9)

Rival³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| BF

7/1

Clear of the rest when runner-up on debut at Haydock (7f) in July. Disappointing over same C&D next time (hung badly and was unrideable in the closing stages), though, and stall 9 is hardly ideal.

Form: 25

(2)

State Of Bliss⁵⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston

8/1

Good pedigree and strong in the market ahead of Haydock debut, but quickly beat a retreat once headed around 2f out. However, better can be expected with that experience under his belt.

Form: 9

(3)

Tommy And Andy³²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Barry McHugh| T: R A Fahey

16/1

Immediately hampered after missing the break when last of 7 on debut here (7f). Should do better in time, but on this occasion that yard may have a better chance of success with Master Zoffany.

Form: 7

Forecasts

Dubai Honour (10/3), Keep Right On (10/3), Aquaman (10/3), Rival (7/1), State Of Bliss (8/1), Master Zoffany (17/2), Tommy And Andy (16/1), Falcon Brook (25/1), Red Walls (200/1)

The majority of these are open to improvement, AQUAMAN chief among them. He showed clear signs of promise in what looked a very good Sandown maiden and this well-bred colt may well be the answer. Rival has a fair bit to prove following his disappointing display at Haydock and Keep Right On, who has shown a fair level of ability in his 2 starts, is feared most. Master Zoffany merits respect, too.