17:40 Windsor

Monday 23 May 2022

All17:1017:4018:1018:4019:1019:4020:15

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:41 | Winning time: 1m 12.35s

(7)

Captain Wierzba

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett

15/8

Foaled March 24. 280,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Dam, 1½m winner who stayed 15.5f, half-sister to useful 11f-1¾m winner Deuce Again. One to note on debut.

Form:

(5)

Erosion Risk

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: George Downing| T: P D Evans

20/1

Foaled April 10. 48,000 gns 2-y-o, Dandy Man colt. Brother to 5f winner Daintree and half-brother to 7f winner Kalimnos and 5f/6f winner Al Kibir. Others appeal more.

Form:

(6)

Expert Agent

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Liam Keniry| T: C G Cox

6/1

Foaled January 28. £90,000 yearling, Expert Eye colt. Closely related to winner up to 6f Angel of The South and winner up to 1m Global Acclaim and half-brother to 7f winner Dark Destroyer. Catches eye on paper and yard can ready them. Interesting.

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(4)

Optiva Star

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon

4/1

Foaled February 22. 72,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag colt. Closely related to winner in US by Declaration of War. Newcomer is much respected.

Form:

(1)

Paddy's Day

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills

7/1

Foaled March 17. €52,000 foal, €68,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to 8.3f-1½m winner Shifting Gold. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner Duntle. No forlorn hope.

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(3)

Saracen Head

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: J Mitchell| T: H Palmer

10/3

Foaled March 18. 70,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 8.3f winner Cubana Habana. Dam French 10.5f winner, also placed numerous times. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Worth a market check.

Form:

Non-Runners

(2)

Uncle

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: R Hannon J: S M Levey

Forecasts

Captain Wierzba (15/8), Saracen Head (10/3), Optiva Star (4/1), Uncle (4/1), Expert Agent (6/1), Paddy's Day (7/1), Erosion Risk (20/1)

The market should reveal plenty with no form to go on, but EXPERT AGENT makes plenty of appeal on breeding and hails from last year's winning yard so gets the vote. Saracen Head is also bred to be no back number and is next on the list ahead of Night of Thunder newcomer Captain Wierzba.