bet365 British EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:26 | Winning time: 1m 25.15s

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Anthem National⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: J Mitchell| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 101| D

9/2

Confirmed debut promise when landing the odds in a novice at Newcastle in February. Excellent third in listed company at Lingfield last month and a massive player if as effective on turf.

Form: 313

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Audience¹⁶⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| CD

8/13

Impressive winning debut when quickening sharply in 12-runner novice over C&D in October. Every chance he will leave bare form behind on reappearance for top yard.

Form: 1-

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Eldrickjones¹⁶⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 100| BF

22/1

Had a pretty intensive 2-y-o campaign, landing the odds in a 4-runner maiden at Pontefract and better form in defeat on occasions. Return to 7f will suit but doubtful he's capable of much better.

Form: 571225-

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Tuscan¹⁷⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: W Buick| T: C Hills| OR: 87| D

11/2

Thirsk novice scorer in August before showing better form when runner-up in similar event there a month later. Seemed to find 1m too much of a test in the mud at Pontefract and this a tough ask on return.

Form: 7126-

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Lord Vader¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: A Kirby| T: J Ryan| OR: 76

28/1

Raced exclusively on the AW and still a maiden but has been shaping up well in handicaps, finishing with a flourish when second at Kempton 3 weeks ago. More to come but this is asking a lot.

Form: 76232

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Siamsa¹⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 87| CD

9/1

C&D maiden winner on third start in September. Limitations exposed to an extent in listed company after and has a bit to find on return to action.

Form: 42137-

Forecasts

Audience (8/13), Anthem National (9/2), Tuscan (11/2), Siamsa (9/1), Eldrickjones (22/1), Lord Vader (28/1)

AUDIENCE dispatched 11 rivals without too much difficulty in a back-end C&D maiden last year and, sure to be well prepared for this, he can remain unbeaten. Anthem National is the obvious threat on his turf debut, with Eldrickjones slightly more exposed, while the other trio having a fair bit to prove.