14:50 Thirsk

Monday 12 September 2022

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British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:56 | Winning time: 1m 31.26s

(11)

Devil's Kingdom¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: G Lee| T: D McCain Jnr

28/1

Nathaniel gelding. Left debut form well behind when runner-up in a 9-runner Musselburgh maiden (7.2f) 19 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and keeping on. Feasible to think he will be suited by further still in due course.

Form: 92

(3)

James McHenry¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: K Stott| T: E Bethell

11/4

120,000 gns 2-y-o with a notable pedigree and definite promise when second of 11 in minor event (7/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good) on debut 18 days ago, left behind by winner final 50 yds. Likely player with progress anticipated.

Form: 2

(2)

Oskar¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler

250/1

£12,000 yearling, Awtaad gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Archaic and 9.6f winner Alice Kitty. Last of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (7.8f) on debut 13 days ago, left behind over 3f out. Can only be watched.

Form: 8

(4)

Royal Rhyme^t1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

13/2

Foaled March 8. Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Sharja Queen and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Zabeel Queen. Noteable newcomer and yard enjoyed a good season with their 2-y-os. Tongue tied.

Form:

(6)

Tabaretta^p1¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: J Mitchell| T: C Appleby

6/4

Promising individual. Stepped up on debut form when second of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (1m) 11 days ago, left behind by winner over 1f out. In excellent hands and he's worth considering in first-time cheekpieces with prospect of more to come.

Form: 92

(1)

The Follower

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: T D Barron

66/1

Foaled May 12. €42,000 yearling, Galileo Gold gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Aluqair. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. Market should prove a useful guide on racecourse bow.

Form:

(7)

Annie Be Good

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Faye McManoman⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler

150/1

Foaled February 16. £32,000 yearling, Blame filly. Dam, 7.7f/1m winner (including at 2 yrs), third in US Grade 2 1m event, out of close relative of smart winner up to 1m Lisvale. Yard's newcomers usually better for their first run.

Form:

(5)

Delayed Action^h²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison

100/1

Foaled April 25. 6,000 gns yearling, Postponed filly. Hinted at ability amidst greenness when ninth of 13 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 24 days ago, making late headway. Can do better but it may be longer term.

Form: 9

(9)

In These Shoes³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: C & M Johnston

10/3

Bred to be useful and knew her job when runner-up on debut at Carlisle (5.8f, good) last month, sticking to her task when headed under 2f out. This step up in trip looks sure to suit and she's open to improvement.

Form: 2

(8)

Sea In The Dark¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods

14/1

Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, soft, 4/1) 19 days ago. May be one for handicaps in due course.

Form: 54

(10)

Witchford^h²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Garritty| T: Micky Hammond

125/1

Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event at Chester (7f, good to firm, 50/1) 23 days ago, pushed along 3f out and fading straight. Another who may well do better in handicaps further down the line.

Form: 74

Forecasts

Tabaretta (6/4), James McHenry (11/4), In These Shoes (10/3), Royal Rhyme (13/2), Sea In The Dark (14/1), Devil's Kingdom (28/1), The Follower (66/1), Delayed Action (100/1), Witchford (125/1), Annie Be Good (150/1), Oskar (250/1)

TABARETTA improved on his debut form when runner-up in a Salisbury novice (1m) 11 days ago and, with further progress in the offing, he gets the nod to make it third time lucky in first-time cheekpieces. James McHenry and In These Shoes both shaped with plenty of promise on their respective debuts and can also play a part.