13:50 Ascot

Friday 8 September 2023

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Events At Ascot Christmas Parties British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 1m 13.65s

(3)

Cajetan¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Charles Bishop| T: J Channon| OR: 84| BF

4/1

Left debut form well behind when runner-up at Salisbury (6f, good) last month, just failing. Disappointing at Lingfield 11 days later but big chance if bouncing back to his Salisbury form.

Form: 526

(7)

Odonnell's Orchard²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: L P Keniry| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 87

13/2

Much improved from debut upped in grade when fourth of 9 in 6f listed event at Newbury in July. Leading chance on that form but proved a major let-down returned to calmer waters at Salisbury last time. Bit to prove.

Form: 445

(8)

Western¹¹⁸

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

4/1

Magna Grecia colt who was given a considerate introduction when last of 5 in minor event here (5f) on debut in May. Not seen since but likely to improve nonetheless.

Form: 5

(5)

Call Time

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Levey| T: J S Moore

66/1

Foaled April 27. €24,000 foal, Soldier's Call colt. Dam of little account, half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Ejtilaab.

Form:

(4)

Give It Up¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Jim Crowley| T: R Spencer

7/2

Left debut form well behind when second of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, albeit no match for winner. May do better still.

Form: 62

(1)

Havana Smoke⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Greg Cheyne| T: Dylan Cunha

20/1

Havana Grey colt who showed a bit amid greenness when well held in 6f Newmarket novice on debut 7 weeks ago. Probably one for later.

Form: 7

(11)

Seax

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott

25/1

Foaled April 25. 25,000 gns yearling, Muhaarar colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Frozen Princess and half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner Squash. Dam ran twice.

Form:

(10)

Miss Information¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 74

11/4

Much improved when second of 7 in 6f Salisbury novice and matched that form when third of 13 at Windsor 13 days ago, running on. More needed for win purposes.

Form: 923

(9)

Ravensbourne²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: E Walker

16/1

Dutch Art filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner De Bruyne and half-sister to 6f-9f winner Forced. Shaped with only a little encouragement when seventh of 10 in 6f novice at Salisbury on debut 29 days ago.

Form: 7

(2)

Jussonemor

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Marco Ghiani| T: A West

50/1

Foaled April 26. Harry Angel gelding. Half-brother to useful 5f-6f winner Peggie Sue. Dam unraced.

Form:

(12)

Our Papa Smurf¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: G & J Moore

50/1

Showed only greenness when down the field in maiden (66/1) at Sandown (7f, good) on debut 19 days ago.

Form: 0

Non-Runners

(6)

Nemov

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: C G Cox J: R L Moore

Forecasts

Miss Information (11/4), Nemov (10/3), Give It Up (7/2), Western (4/1), Cajetan (4/1), Odonnell's Orchard (13/2), Ravensbourne (16/1), Havana Smoke (20/1), Seax (25/1), Jussonemor (50/1), Our Papa Smurf (50/1), Call Time (66/1)

WESTERN hasn't been seen since making an encouraging start to his career at this track in May, but he hails from a stable in red-hot form at present and seems sure to improve, especially with the step up to 6f in his favour, so earns the vote. Cajetan proved a major disappointment at Lingfield last time, but he was runner-up in an excellent time at Salisbury on his penultimate outing and would have major claims if returning to that sort of form. Nemov is a newcomer to note.