Haynes, Hanson & Clark Conditions Stakes (Str)

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 1m 40.67s

(1)

Classic²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 89

9/4

Dubawi colt out of the only progeny of George Washington. Looks useful, confirming previous promise when landing cramped odds in a Newmarket novice (7f) 3 weeks ago. Well worth his place in this company with 1m sure to suit.

Form: 421

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(3)

Highbank⁵⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: C Appleby

8/13

750,000 gns Kingman half-brother to 3 winners who made a successful debut in the style of a smart prospect at Newmarket (7f) in July, quickening clear under hands-and-heels riding. That form has worked out and he's open to significant improvement.

Form: 1

(2)

Eligius¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: B J Meehan

40/1

40,000 gns yearling, Intello gelding. Brother to 1½m-1¾m winner Ghadbbaan and 16.6f winner Breccia. Showed ability amidst inexperience when sixth of 8 in maiden at Ascot (7f) on debut 14 days ago but this is surely beyond him at this early stage.

Form: 6

(4)

Stormbuster²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 92

6/1

Bred to be useful and having showed plenty of ability on first 2 starts, took a step forward upped to 1m when runner-up in a Salisbury listed race 4 weeks ago, no match for another exciting Godolphin charge.

Form: 332

Forecasts

Highbank (8/13), Classic (9/4), Stormbuster (6/1), Eligius (40/1)

It was hard not to be impressed with the way in which HIGHBANK saw off a pair of next-time-out winners on his debut in a Newmarket maiden in July. Open to significant improvement, he can follow up, with fellow Newmarket scorer Classic fancied to pose the chief threat.