Mac Roberts LLP Leading Commercial Law Firm Scotland Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:32 | Winning time: 1m 11.40s

(1)

Genevieve³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie

150/1

Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 150/1) 3 days ago, pushed along approaching2f out and weakening soon after. Probably one for low-grade handicaps further down the line.

Form: 86

(5)

Crow's Nest¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jim Crowley| T: G Boughey

11/10

U S Navy Flag gelding who was backed at long odds and shaped promisingly amidst greenness when third in a Windsor novice (6f) on debut 10 days ago, keeping on when forced to switch final 1f. Looks sure to improve.

Form: 3

(4)

McCauley's Tavern¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Watson| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 74

7/2

Fair gelding. 8/1, ran best race yet for present yard when third of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and staying on. In the mix again.

Form: 422-433

(2)

Talha²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 72| BF

7/4

Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form on back of 6 months off (also gelded) when second of 11 in Doncaster novice (6f, heavy) in April. 4/9, faded out of things when last of 3 in maiden at Ripon (6f, heavy) 27 days ago but not out of things here.

Form: 22-23

(3)

Bloomin Robbery¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn

33/1

Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 3/1) 16 days ago, ridden over 1f out and weakening. Does boast a good sprint pedigree however, and she'll be one to look out for in handicaps in due course.

Form: 74

Forecasts

Crow's Nest (11/10), Talha (7/4), McCauley's Tavern (7/2), Bloomin Robbery (33/1), Genevieve (150/1)

Backed at long odds, CROW'S NEST showed promise amidst greenness when third on debut at Windsor 10 days ago and with progress highly likely, he earns the vote to build on that and come out on top. Talha and Mccauley's Tavern should also be thereabouts.