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Thursday 10 June 2021

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Betfair Racing...Only Bettor Podcast Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:16 | Winning time: 1m 19.49s

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Bethersden Boy¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hughes| D

15/2

Knew his job well and created a good impression when making a winning start in 5-runner novice at Newmarket (6f) 19 days ago. Open to improvement.

Form: 1

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(3)

American Star

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: E Walker

17/2

Foaled January 12. €70,000 foal, 170,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Lilbourne Lad. Likely type on paper.

Form:

(6)

Desert Angel

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: R Hannon

20/1

Foaled April 22. £54,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to 8.6f winner Derrymore. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to useful 1m/9f winner Red Shooter.

Form:

(10)

Flintstone²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: S Hitchcott| T: R Hannon

66/1

Very green when well held in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft, 20/1) on debut 27 days ago.

Form: 0

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Gaius¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon

4/1

Produced a promising first effort when second of 10 in novice event at Windsor (6f, good) 10 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Should progress.

Form: 2

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Great Max

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: J Mitchell| T: M L W Bell

4/1

Foaled March 6. €72,000 foal, 260,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, French 11.5f winner, sister to useful winner up to 7f Suits You out of useful 7f winner Lady Fashion. Lots to like.

Form:

(12)

Harrow²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding

8/1

Showed ability amidst temperament when well held in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft, 11/2) on debut 27 days ago.

Form: 8

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Limited

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: J Butler

80/1

Foaled April 7. $8,000 yearling, 15,000 gns 2-y-o, Gormley colt. Dam US 2-y-o 6f winner out of US 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Perennial Song, runner-up in US 2-y-o Grade 3 6f event.

Form:

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Single Minded²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: S Kirk

16/1

Showed a fair level of ability when fifth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft, 66/1) on debut 27 days ago. Should improve.

Form: 5

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Sovereign Prince¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby

11/4

Dubawi colt who was too green to get involved when 4½ lengths third of 5 to Bethersden Boy in novice event at Newmarket (6f, soft) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Should have more to offer.

Form: 3

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Warhol

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: P & O Cole

28/1

Foaled March 17. €8,000 foal, £60,000 yearling, Belardo colt. Half-brother to 1¼m-1½m winner For Pleasure and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Method.

Form:

Non-Runners

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Penywern Taverner²²

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: W J Haggas J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Sovereign Prince (11/4), Great Max (4/1), Gaius (4/1), Penywern Taverner (5/1), Bethersden Boy (15/2), Harrow (8/1), American Star (17/2), Single Minded (16/1), Desert Angel (20/1), Warhol (28/1), Flintstone (66/1), Limited (80/1)

Michael Bell's juveniles have been going well again this season so a chance is taken on GREAT MAX, who boasts a useful pedigree, to make a winning start. Bethersden Boy created a good impression at Newmarket and is open to improvement, as is Gaius, who made a promising start at Windsor.