12:20 Doncaster

Saturday 6 November 2021

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Virgin Bet Cock O'The North EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Off time: 12:20 | Winning time: 1m 18.84s

(7)

Buachaill¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: George Bass⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon

20/1

Showed more spark when fourth in a 10-runner Leicester novice (6f) recently, but probably more one for handicaps next season.

Form: 884

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(1)

Filbert Power

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding

3/1

Half-brother to 5f winner Ooh Is It, while dam is a once-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Anatolian. Represents top connections and needs close attention in the betting.

Form:

(10)

Flashy Bear²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: J L Eyre

25/1

Decent pedigree and showed clear signs of ability when seventh of 9 on debut at Redcar (6f). Can be expected to leave that form well behind in time.

Form: 7

(8)

Mr Zero

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: E Walker

10/1

Foaled April 5. 100,000 gns yearling. Brother to very smart 1m winner Persuasive and half-brother to several winners, including very smart winner up to 7f Creative Force. Market should point the way.

Form:

(9)

Star Zinc²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Louis Steward| T: C Fellowes

6/4

Positive start to his career when chasing home the promising Al Barez (winner again since) on debut at Yarmouth (6f). Improvement on the cards and he's high on the shortlist in this maiden.

Form: 2

(6)

Storm Asset¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: T Hamilton| T: M Wigham

200/1

Stone last in novice events at York and Newmarket, and he looks set for another struggle.

Form: 00

(3)

Wyvern

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Levey| T: S C Williams

22/1

Half-brother to 6f winner Miramont Lady and 2-y-o 6f winner Helmont. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run, but he's worth a second look in the betting.

Form:

(5)

Kidwah

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas

4/1

Foaled March 5. 220,000 gns foal. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f-7f winner Great Page. Dam 7f winner. Lots to like about this filly on paper and interesting to see what the market has to say.

Form:

(4)

Trois Vallees¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: J Tate

14/1

Recent Newmarket debut in a 7f novice was not completely devoid of promise, but significant step forward will be needed if she's to play a leading role here.

Form: 7

Non-Runners

(2)

Bang On The Bell¹²

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: J R Jenkins J: C Lee

Forecasts

Star Zinc (6/4), Filbert Power (3/1), Kidwah (4/1), Mr Zero (10/1), Trois Vallees (14/1), Buachaill (20/1), Wyvern (22/1), Flashy Bear (25/1), Bang On The Bell (100/1), Storm Asset (200/1)

KIDWAH ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and she wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to make a winning debut. The Kodiac filly's yard has landed divisions of this maiden twice in recent years and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. Star Zinc is much the best of those with experience and he is feared most ahead of newcomers Filbert Power and Mr Zero.