14:55 Ascot

Saturday 15 July 2023

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Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:56 | Winning time: 1m 33.19s

(8)

Al Musmak

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: R Varian

9/1

Foaled February 7. 95,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9f-1½m winner Boltaway out of multiple US Grade 1 1m/9f winner Proviso. Of obvious interest on debut.

Form:

(3)

City House^t1²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: J R Fanshawe

6/1

From a good familty and offered encouragement when fourth in a Doncaster maiden 27 days ago. Tongue strap goes on and he's capable of better.

Form: 4

(2)

Never Sell³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: A Watson

16/1

Breeze-Up acquisition who showed ability when fourth at Goodwood a month ago. Can improve from that if he breaks on terms.

Form: 4

(7)

Romantic Samurai³¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: R Hannon

15/2

Bred for speed and showed up well when fourth in a novice at Haydock first time out. Will have learned from that and should get the longer trip.

Form: 4

(4)

Under The Sun³⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: H Palmer

13/8

Half-brother to 2 winners, notably useful 7f-9f winner Cloud Surfing and made a positive start when runner-up in a novice at Haydock last month. Open to improvement and could take beating.

Form: 2

(9)

Galactic Charm

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: M L W Bell

25/1

Foaled February 10. 40,000 gns foal, €60,000 yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Brother to 7f winner Gold and half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Gibbs Hill and winner up to 1¼m Princess Charm. Respected.

Form:

(12)

I'm Puzzled²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Millie Wonnacott| T: H & R Charlton

10/1

Related to numerous winners and offered something to work on when seventh in maiden at Sandown a month ago. Should have learned plenty from that.

Form: 7

(11)

Jean Ribault

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: D Menuisier

33/1

Foaled April 18. Ribchester colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m-15f winner Atzeco and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Blanchland. Dam unraced. Has a notable pedigree but stable tends to take the patient approach.

Form:

(6)

Playtime

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Davies| T: A M Balding

12/1

Foaled February 20. €67,000 yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Brother to German 7f/1m winner Party Moon and French winner up to 9f Puente Arce. Dam unraced. Can't be ruled out if the market vibes are right.

Form:

(5)

Prepschool

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Saffie Osborne| T: M L W Bell

20/1

Foaled March 8. €50,000 foal, Camelot colt. Dam 6f-1m winner. Mildly interesting newcomer.

Form:

(13)

Courcheval

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Hayley Turner| T: Harry Eustace

10/1

Foaled February 20. 27,000 gns foal, 48,000 gns yearling, Farhh filly. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Likely to need more time and distance.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

North View

Weight: 9-1| Age: 2

T: P W Chapple-Hyam J: R Havlin

(14)

Rocket Warrior

Weight: 9-1| Age: 2

T: M Botti J: Non Runner

(10)

Unleash Hell²⁸

Weight: 9-1| Age: 2

T: Tom Dascombe J: Finley Marsh

Forecasts

Under The Sun (13/8), City House (6/1), Romantic Samurai (15/2), Al Musmak (9/1), I'm Puzzled (10/1), Courcheval (10/1), Playtime (12/1), Never Sell (16/1), Prepschool (20/1), Galactic Charm (25/1), Rocket Warrior (25/1), Jean Ribault (33/1), North View (33/1), Unleash Hell (80/1)

UNDER THE SUN showed plenty when second at Haydock first time out and he can improve enough to go one better provided the likes of Al Musmak or Playtime don't prove to be above-average newcomers, which they feasibly could be. Romantic Samurai is also worthy of consideration.