EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 1m 42.24s

(4)

Choirmaster¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston

2/13

Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 9-runner maiden (5/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 13 days ago, keeping on well. Obvious claims.

Form: 31

(3)

Ward Castle

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Marco Ghiani| T: M Botti

6/1

Foaled March 20. 11,000 gns yearling, Flintshire colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Augustus Caesar. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Van Der Decken. Worth a market check.

Form:

(1)

Dandy's Diva¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: K Shoemark| T: Tom Clover

25/1

Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 150/1) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to improve.

Form: 74

Non-Runners

(2)

Clarity Spirit

Weight: 8-9| Age: 2

T: R Brisland J: Darragh Keenan

Forecasts

Choirmaster (2/13), Ward Castle (6/1), Clarity Spirit (10/1), Dandy's Diva (25/1)

CHOIRMASTER showed a good attitude to open his account at Beverley last time and the form has already received a boost from the third since, so he's likely to follow up under a penalty. Ward Castle is a notable newcomer and Dandy's Diva could make her presence felt with another improved showing.