Cazoo Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 19:30 | Winning time: 2m 26.2s

(2)

Alpha King⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: P & J Clutterbuck| OR: 70

9/1

Again didn't look straightforward when third of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good, 11/1) 9 days ago, carrying head bit awkwardly. Tricky customer but can give his usual running.

Form: 59-2433

(3)

Lord Marbury³⁷⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Hutchinson⁽⁵⁾| T: P W Chapple-Hyam

40/1

10/1, green when fifth of 7 in maiden at Salisbury (12f, good) on debut. Off 12 months. Entitled to need this outing.

Form: 5-

(4)

Boy About Town²²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: C & M JohnstonWS

18/1

Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 7 months and been gelded/had wind op. Will make more appeal in handicaps.

Form: 89-

(5)

Ice House³³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Rowan Scott| T: W J Haggas

11/4

Well related and some encouragement amidst greenness when sixth of 13 in minor event (6/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good to soft) on debut 33 days ago. Should improve and can get involved.

Form: 6

(1)

Three Priests³³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Ray Dawson| T: R Varian| OR: 85

1/2

Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, again highly tried when seventh of 10 to Sea Silk Road in listed race at Goodwood (9.9f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Sets the standard and is the one to beat.

Form: 4-2267

Non-Runners

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Annual Review¹⁵¹

Weight: 9-9| Age: 7

T: F O'Brien J: L P Keniry

Forecasts

Three Priests (1/2), Ice House (11/4), Alpha King (9/1), Boy About Town (18/1), Annual Review (25/1), Lord Marbury (40/1)

This looks a good opportunity for THREE PRIESTS to get off the mark dropped back in grade. The filly was unable to land a blow at listed level on her last 2 outings, but prior to that had bumped into a couple of promising types when runner-up in a pair of novice events. Ice House showed promise on debut and can be the one to give the selection most to think about, with Alpha King making up the shortlist.