Dermalux EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 19:00 | Winning time: 1m 28.69s

(6)

Killybegs Warrior²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Connor Beasley| T: C & M Johnston| D

15/8

100,000 gns foal, €50,000 yearling. Half-brother to several winners, including useful Ventura Knight. 4/1, won 5-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 29 days ago, staying on well. Penalised but looks a useful prospect.

Form: 1

(3)

Hernan Cortes²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan

12/1

Took a small step forward from debut when third of 11 in novice event at Newcastle (6f) 23 days ago, again slowly away and shaping as though an extra furlong will suit. Remains with potential.

Form: 43

(2)

In The Storm¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: P Mulrennan| T: A Watson

22/1

Ran green when fourth of 9 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f, 9/1) first time up. Seemed unsuited by the track at Epsom next time so worth another chance to confirm debut promise.

Form: 46

(5)

Leap Year Lad³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: S A Gray| T: K A Ryan

25/1

22,000 gns foal, £45,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner November Tale. Ran to only a modest level when sixth of 8 in C&D novice on debut 38 days ago. Plenty to find on form.

Form: 6

(1)

Lord Uhtred¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: N Callan| T: C Hills

8/11

200,000 gns yearling, €520,000 2-y-o. Dam sister to high-class sprinter Mecca's Angel. 10/3, shaped well despite proving very green when third of 8 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago. Sure to progress and bold bid expected.

Form: 3

(4)

There's The Door¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Phil Dennis| T: P D Evans

28/1

Modest form when sixth in novice events at Newbury and this C&D.

Form: 66

Forecasts

Lord Uhtred (8/11), Killybegs Warrior (15/8), Hernan Cortes (12/1), In The Storm (22/1), Leap Year Lad (25/1), There's The Door (28/1)

LORD UHTRED showed plenty to work on when third at Yarmouth, very green before running on late, and the €520,000 Breeze-Up purchase can find the required improvement to beat penalised-winner Killybegs Warrior, who looked a useful prospect at Newmarket.