14:50 Catterick

Tuesday 8 August 2023

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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:52 | Winning time: 1m 26.91s

(6)

Apache Angel

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Russell⁽³⁾| T: S Corbett

80/1

Foaled April 27. 4,500 gns foal, Twilight Son gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-1m winner Wild Lion and 1m winner Prisha. Dam, maiden (seemed best at 1¼m). Yard wouldn't be a renowned source of debutant winners.

Form:

(7)

Ice Max¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

5/6

Dark Angel colt who offered something to work on when fourth of 9 in minor event at Haydock (7f, soft, 15/2) on debut 17 days ago. More to come and good shout.

Form: 4

(8)

Respectful¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: S H James| T: K R Burke

13/2

Dandy Man colt. Easy to back and shaped as if he'd derive plenty from the experience when fifth of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6f, soft) 18 days ago, headway before fading final 1f. Capable of better.

Form: 5

(3)

Too Much Too Young¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray

150/1

Once-raced gelding. 80/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 13 days ago, in rear and making no impression. Passed over.

Form: 0

(2)

Veiled Illusion

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J Tate

8/1

Foaled April 9. €54,000 foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to ungenuine 8.6f winner Word of Honour. Yard can ready a newcomer and he's one to note.

Form:

(9)

Buttercross Flyer¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: B A Curtis| T: Craig Lidster

10/3

Twice-raced filly. Improved on debut form when second of 11 in maiden (14/1) at this C&D (good) 13 days ago, no match for winner. Not out of things with a repeat.

Form: 52

(5)

Storm Alice³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Phil Dennis| T: P D Evans

11/1

Twice-raced filly. 7/1, fourth of 7 in seller at Chester (7f, good) 39 days ago, keeping on when hampered well inside final 1f. Needs to take a step forward if she's to figure here.

Form: 64

Non-Runners

(4)

Bubbles Wonky

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: T D Easterby J: Non Runner

(1)

Mister Gan⁷³

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: Craig Lidster J: Cam Hardie

(10)

One More Bottle

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: K A Ryan J: T Eaves

Forecasts

Ice Max (5/6), Buttercross Flyer (10/3), One More Bottle (5/1), Respectful (13/2), Bubbles Wonky (13/2), Veiled Illusion (8/1), Storm Alice (11/1), Mister Gan (16/1), Apache Angel (80/1), Too Much Too Young (150/1)

ICE MAX produced a promising first effort when fourth in a Haydock novice event over this trip 17 days ago and, well bred and in good hands, he earns the vote to take a step forward and come out on top. Veiled Illusion rates an interesting newcomer for James Tate whilst the selection's stablemate, Respectful, who was fifth behind a subsequent Group 2 winner on debut is another to note. Buttercross Flyer completes the shortlist.