Play Coral Racing-Super-Series For Free Novice Median Auction Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:29 | Winning time: 1m 39.06s

(3)

Far Away Thoughts²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: William Carver⁽³⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 82| BF| CD

1/6

Winner here in November. 4/7, second of 9 in minor event at this C&D (AW) 21 days ago, having run of race. Sets the standard and should take all the beating.

Form: 1-2

(2)

Mesbar^b1

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Liam Wright⁽⁷⁾| T: Darryll Holland

50/1

800 gns 2-y-o, Markaz gelding. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Asiaaf and 1m winner Jureer. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to smart 2-y-o 9f winner Sissoko. Wears blinkers.

Form:

(4)

Kissininthebackrow¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: S M Levey| T: B J Meehan| OR: 72

4/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 6/1) 13 days ago. Return to this trip should suit, but has something to find with Far Away Thoughts.

Form: 02-2

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to board prices only - deduction 15p in the pound

Non-Runners

(5)

Chasing Love

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: K P De Foy J: Tom Marquand

(1)

Depart A Minuit²³

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: D O'Meara J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Far Away Thoughts (1/6), Kissininthebackrow (4/1), Depart A Minuit (7/1), Chasing Love (10/1), Mesbar (50/1)

FAR AWAY THOUGHTS was impressive when scoring on debut over C&D in November and, although failing to land the odds under a penalty here since, he was far from disgraced. As such he's fancied to get the better of Kissininthebackrow, with newcomer Chasing Love looking the pick of the remaining trio.