13:40 Nottingham

Wednesday 4 November 2020

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Beaten By A Head At MansionBet EBF Maiden Stakes

Off time: 13:42 | Winning time: 1m 52.17s

(2)

Aussie Rascal

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Bentley| T: T Ward

33/1

45,000 gns Australia half-brother to winner up to 7f Dirty Rascal and 6f winner Stormy Girl, both useful. Dam 7f winner.

Form:

(10)

Eagle Springs³⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Joshua Bryan⁽³⁾| T: A M Balding

18/1

Twice-raced colt. 7/1, better than bare result when sixth of 8 in novice at Bath (1m, firm) 37 days ago, travelling well and eased after short of room. Capable of better.

Form: 76

(7)

Fantastic Fox

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: David Egan| T: R Varian

7/2

260,000 gns Frankel half-brother to several winners, including high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams and useful winner up to 1m Candelisa. Dam unraced. Interesting newcomer.

Form:

(15)

Gyenyame²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Hutchinson⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Balding

80/1

Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 9 in novice at Bath (10f, good, 16/1) 21 days ago. Likely one for handicaps after this.

Form: 08

(1)

Iraqi

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Barry McHugh| T: Adrian Nicholls

125/1

3,000 gns Elzaam colt. Dam unraced. Could only consider if backed.

Form:

(8)

Langafel¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Rhys Clutterbuck⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore

100/1

Down the field in runs over 1m at Salisbury and Newbury last month.

Form: 09

(9)

Lorca

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

11/1

95,000 gns 2-y-o. Lucky Lion half-brother to 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Bismarck The Flyer and 2-y-o 6f winner Lamya. Dam, maiden (stayed 11f. One of 3 runners from stable. Check betting.

Form:

(5)

Navegaon Gate

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: E Walker

11/1

Frankel half-brother to several winners, including connections' useful 1m-1¼m winner Matthew Flinders. Tom Marquand up on debut. Would enter reckoning if market vibes strong.

Form:

(3)

Ocean Wilde^v1²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: A Mullen| T: J Ryan

250/1

40/1, last of 11 in novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) on debut 20 days ago. Visor quickly reached for.

Form: 0

(14)

Orientalism

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby

15/8

€230,000 Sea The Stars colt. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner). Likely type on paper for his leading stable.

Form:

(11)

Radiant Light

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Sir M Todd

80/1

Fastnet Rock colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to winner up to 1m Chachamaidee and winner up to 7f J Wonder (both smart). Market instructive.

Form:

(4)

Ra Racer²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Levi Williams⁽⁷⁾| T: L McJannet

250/1

Big prices and failed to beat a rival in 2 runs last month.

Form: 98

(13)

Simons King⁴⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: B A Curtis| T: K R Burke

11/1

7/2, eighth of 9 in novice at Ayr (1m, soft) on debut 48 days ago but the fact he was prominent in betting suggests he's thought capable of better.

Form: 8

(6)

Soapy Stevens⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 75| BF

11/2

Promise when third both starts last month (C&D first occasion). Potential for better and should be thereabouts again.

Form: 33

(12)

Song Two^v1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes

50/1

Twilight Son gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Queensbrydge and 2-y-o 7f winner Dzhandarman. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Sports a visor on debut.

Form:

(17)

Stiletto

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: N Mackay| T: J & T Gosden

15/2

Foaled May 3. Frankel colt. Half-brother to several winners, including French/German 1m winner Pabouche and 1¼m winner Neshmeya, both useful. Interesting newcomer.

Form:

(16)

The Nu Form Way⁹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe

25/1

16/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 93 days.

Form: 6

Forecasts

Orientalism (15/8), Fantastic Fox (7/2), Soapy Stevens (11/2), Stiletto (15/2), Simons King (11/1), Navegaon Gate (11/1), Lorca (11/1), Eagle Springs (18/1), The Nu Form Way (25/1), Aussie Rascal (33/1), Song Two (50/1), Radiant Light (80/1), Gyenyame (80/1), Langafel (100/1), Iraqi (125/1), Ocean Wilde (250/1), Ra Racer (250/1)

The well-bred FANTASTIC FOX might be worth chancing to make a winning debut for Roger Varian. Orientalism, Navegaon Gate and Stiletto are other newcomers who look likely types on paper, while Soapy Stevens should also have a part to play after finishing placed twice in similar company last month.