Whinnow EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:42 | Winning time: 1m 2.54s

(3)

Alfa Whiteburd⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P Hanagan| T: Craig Lidster

8/1

Twice-raced maiden. Second of 5 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, soft, 13/8) 41 days ago, no match only for a subsequent listed winner. Can give another good account.

Form: 42

(5)

Desert Raider

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: F Norton| T: C Johnston

18/1

Foaled February 1. 62,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 7f Dick Whittington and 5f-7f winner Winning Ways, both smart. Dam unraced. Makes good deal of appeal on paper and he's one to note on debut.

Form:

(4)

Emperor's Son

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey

11/2

Foaled April 27. Kodiac colt. Brother to winner up to 1¼m Double March. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Expresso Star. Betting should guide ahead of racecourse bow.

Form:

(1)

Kylian¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rowan Scott| T: K R Burke| BF

4/9

Promising individual. 11/10, third of 7 in minor event at York (5f, firm) on debut 16 days ago, impressing with the way he travelled. Sure to improve for yard that does well with its juveniles and he's a big player.

Form: 3

(2)

Lady Nunthorpe

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Mark Winn⁽⁵⁾| T: B Smart

12/1

Foaled February 21. 450,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Walbank. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to smart 6f winner Polybius out of smart 1½m/12.5f winner Freedonia. Bred to be precocious and confidence behind her in the market would need to be viewed positively.

Form:

Forecasts

Kylian (4/9), Emperor's Son (11/2), Alfa Whiteburd (8/1), Lady Nunthorpe (12/1), Desert Raider (18/1)

KYLIAN couldn't justify short odds when third on debut at York 16 days ago but that was still a very promising first effort and, with progress on the cards, he can make it second time lucky. There are appealing newcomers in opposition, including Desert Raider and Lady Nunthorpe, and they demand a check in the betting for clues.