bet365 British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 59.96s

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Cheeky Maxi¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| BF

10/3

Once-raced maiden. 15/8, ninth of 11 in novice at Leicester (5f, soft) on debut 13 days ago. Obviously well regarded, and may prove a different proposition on a sounder surface.

Form: 9

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Kingdom Of Dreams

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

10/1

Foaled February 23. 100,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart winner up to 9f Bow Creeke. Dam 1m-1½m winner. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for yard and respected.

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Royal Mariner

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

13/2

Foaled February 28. No Nay Never colt. Dam, Spanish 1m winner, half-sister to high-class 6f winner Ten Sovereigns (by No Nay Never) out of useful 1¼m winner Seeking Solace. One to note.

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Tajalla

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Varian

11/8

Foaled April 8. €55,000 foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Kessaar colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Ardad. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.

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Candy Rain

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: David Egan| T: M L W Bell

7/1

Foaled April 10. Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Aussie Stormer. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Bred to have plenty of pace, but will probably come on for the experience.

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Fragrance

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: C & M Johnston

8/1

Foaled February 20. 105,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful/temperamental winner up to 8.3f Upper Hand. Plenty to recommend her on paper.

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Forecasts

Tajalla (11/8), Cheeky Maxi (10/3), Royal Mariner (13/2), Candy Rain (7/1), Fragrance (8/1), Kingdom Of Dreams (10/1)

A fascinating juvenile event in which KINGDOM OF DREAMS is arguably the pick on breeding and, therefore gets the nod without the benefit of market clues. Tajalla also makes appeal and Cheeky Maxi could leave his debut form well behind with this quicker ground likely to be more suitable for him.