British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:21 | Winning time: 1m 25.06s

(4)

Modern Dancer⁵⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| D

6/4

Well backed and made perfect start in a 10-runner maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 59 days ago, driven out. In top hands and sure to improve.

Form: 1

(5)

Conquistador¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: K T O'Neill| T: J & T Gosden

22/1

Sixth of 8 in maiden (12/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. In top hands and seems sure to build on that.

Form: 6

(1)

Lion Kingdom

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Dylan Hogan| T: J R Fanshawe

16/1

Foaled April 20. Roaring Lion colt. Closely related to several winners, notably Grade 3 8.5f winner Granny's Kitten and Grade 1 9f winner Kitten's Dumplings. Dam US 1m/8.5f winner.

Form:

(2)

Seeking Gold²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: J Mitchell| T: Tom Clover

11/10

Promising individual. 12/1, second of 12 in novice event at Newbury (7f, good) on debut 26 days ago. Leading claims with prospect of more to come.

Form: 2

(3)

Urban Terms

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas

15/2

Foaled February 28. Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Dark Terms. Highly respected on debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

(6)

Global Resolve

Weight: 9-4| Age: 2

T: C A Dwyer J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Seeking Gold (11/10), Modern Dancer (6/4), Urban Terms (15/2), Global Resolve (14/1), Lion Kingdom (16/1), Conquistador (22/1)

SEEKING GOLD had a pair of next-time-out winners directly behind when runner-up on Newbury debut a month ago and the 6 lb he receives from Modern Dancer may prove to be decisive. Urban Terms looks the part on paper and is also considered in what could turn out to be a fair novice.