15:40 Beverley

Wednesday 31 May 2023

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Skidby Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:40 | Winning time: 1m 31.81s

(5)

Bobby's Blessing

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: C Johnston

4/1

Bobby's Kitten colt. Half-brother to useful/untrustworthy 6f winner Atalanta's Boy. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Makes a somewhat belated debut as a 4-y-o but in very good hands and market support behind him would need to be viewed positively.

Form:

(7)

Man Of A'An²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Hayley Turner| T: Harry Eustace

5/4

Twice-raced gelding. Much improved from debut when second of 9 in minor event at Redcar (7f, good to soft, 5/1) 27 days ago, finishing well. Likely to progress further and he's in the mix.

Form: 62

(6)

Sidney's Son²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 71

6/1

Promising sort. 4/1, very good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago, leading under pressure 2f out and headed last ½f. From a family who progress well with age and big player with likelihood of more to come.

Form: 89-22

(3)

Tipp Town²⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn

9/1

Promise when midfield in 14-runner Ayr maiden (7.2f) on debut in September. Well below that level at Redcar the following month but gelded ahead of return to action and he could well get back on track, particularly in handicaps moving forward.

Form: 50-

(4)

Leap Day²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 72

6/1

Thrice-raced gelding. 15/8, sixth of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 20 days ago, soon off bridle and weakening over 1f out. Pick of his form gives him claims if he can shrug that effort off here.

Form: 336

(2)

Dance Angel¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Ben Robinson| T: D O'Meara

14/1

Twice-raced filly. Second of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 13/2) 19 days ago, ridden over 2f out and one paced. Handicaps entitled to be more her bag on the back of this.

Form: 62

(1)

Lady Douglas¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby

50/1

Twice-raced filly. 50/1, ran well below debut form when sixth of 7 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f) 19 days ago, testing conditions possibly against her. Remains early days but she's best watched until tackling handicaps.

Form: 56

Forecasts

Man Of A'An (5/4), Bobby's Blessing (4/1), Leap Day (6/1), Sidney's Son (6/1), Tipp Town (9/1), Dance Angel (14/1), Lady Douglas (50/1)

MAN OF A'AN took a marked step forward from his debut effort when a strong-finishing second in a Redcar novice 4 weeks ago and with further progress in the offing, he shades the vote to come out on top. Sidney's Son is similarly progressive and in with a big shout. Leap Day completes the shortlist.