14:25 Doncaster

Thursday 14 September 2023

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Weatherbys Scientific 300,000 2-Y-O Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 1m 20.97s

(10)

Balon D'or²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: B A Curtis| T: H Palmer| OR: 87

40/1

Fairly useful performer who was a creditable sixth of 20 in a 7f York nursery 3 weeks ago. This slightly shorter trip could be ideal but he'll need to raise his game to even reach the frame here.

Form: 324676

(11)

Grey Cuban²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: H Palmer| OR: 79| BF

28/1

Runner-up in 6f novice events on his first 2 outings but well behind Dragon Leader at York last time.

Form: 220

(17)

Johannes Brahms²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 98| BF

2/1

Siyouni colt who won a novice event at Naas on his debut and has shown very useful form when second in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) and Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) since. Sure to go well but he does have to concede 10 lb to Dragon Leader.

Form: 122

(16)

Kodiac Thriller⁴⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: J P Spencer| T: C Hills| BF

28/1

Shaped well when second on 6f Windsor debut in July. Perhaps found the outing coming a bit soon when only fifth at Ascot (6f again) 12 days later. This looks a big ask but he does retain potential.

Form: 25

(8)

Al Shabab²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: R Kingscote| T: A M Balding| OR: 74

80/1

Fair form when third in maiden/novice events on his last 2 outings but he'll require a good deal more here.

Form: 033

(9)

Celtic Warrior¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding

50/1

Stepped up on debut when third of 16 in novice at Chelmsford (7f) 14 days ago but a big chunk of improvement will be needed to get heavily involved here.

Form: 63

(1)

Room Service²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 89

10/1

Made a successful start at Wetherby in May. Just similar form when third over 5f at Beverley next time but he improved back from a short break when 2 lengths third of 16 in a 6f York nursery last month, nearest finish. May benefit from this slightly longer trip.

Form: 133

(12)

Vantheman²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: K A Ryan| OR: 83

28/1

All the better for his debut when successful in 6-runner maiden at Ayr in July. Travelled well for a long way when 5¾ lengths fifth of 22 to Dragon Leader in a similar race at York 3 weeks ago. Has the potential for better but it's hard to see him turning the tables on Clive Cox's charge.

Form: 315

(18)

Soldier's Gold²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Palmer| OR: 93

14/1

Soldier's Call colt who won Carlisle novice and Ascot nursery (both 6f) in midsummer. Good fifth of 20 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Looks the pick of his stable's 4 contenders.

Form: 421175

(5)

Watcha Matey²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: H Palmer| OR: 80| D

33/1

Placed 4 times prior to finally coming good in a 7f Newmarket novice last month. Unlikely he'll be up to the task here, though.

Form: 423231

(4)

We Never Stop²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S A Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 85

50/1

Improved to win a 6f Pontefract novice in July but finished well behind Dragon Leader at York last month.

Form: 3210

(13)

Lambert⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey| OR: 83| D

12/1

Has won all 3 starts since his debut, namely a 7f Newmarket seller and novices at Yarmouth (7f) and Kempton (1m). Shorter trip now a slight concern but he appeals as the type to keep on improving.

Form: 6111

(14)

Run Boy Run¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Jim Crowley| T: R Spencer

22/1

Fairly useful form when runner-up over 7f at Newmarket and Chelmsford last month. Slightly shorter trip here unlikely to inconvenience and he won't need to raise his game too much to reach the frame.

Form: 22

(6)

Flaccianello⁴⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 85

33/1

Improved when taking her career record to 2-4 in a 6f Newmarket nursery (soft) last month. The slightly longer trip here should suit and she's an each-way contender for a stable no stranger to success in this race.

Form: 1061

(2)

Imperial Express¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: P J McDonald| T: A M Balding

66/1

Better effort in 2 runs last month when 5 lengths third in 6f Newmarket maiden latterly. Yard has a good recent record in this but she'll need considerable improvement to get heavily involved.

Form: 63

(7)

Dragon Leader²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: W Buick| T: C G Cox| OR: 98

7/4

Unbeaten in 3 starts, looking a smart sprinter in the making when a wide-margin winner of the 22-runner Harry Beeby Premier Yearling Stakes at York (6f, good to firm) last month. Very much the one to beat.

Form: 111

(15)

Komat⁴⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: J F Egan| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 95

18/1

Made a winning debut at Redcar (5f) in April and better form in defeat at listed/Group level since, finishing fifth of 10 in the Princess Margaret at Ascot on latest start in July. Unlikely to be too far away in receipt of weight from all her rivals.

Form: 1365

Non-Runners

(3)

Jonny Concrete¹⁹

Weight: 9-4| Age: 2

T: I Jardine J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Dragon Leader (7/4), Johannes Brahms (2/1), Room Service (10/1), Lambert (12/1), Soldier's Gold (14/1), Komat (18/1), Run Boy Run (22/1), Grey Cuban (28/1), Vantheman (28/1), Kodiac Thriller (28/1), Flaccianello (33/1), Watcha Matey (33/1), Balon D'or (40/1), We Never Stop (50/1), Celtic Warrior (50/1), Jonny Concrete (50/1), Imperial Express (66/1), Al Shabab (80/1)

A big field as usual for this valuable prize but it's still hard to ignore the claims of DRAGON LEADER, who romped home in a similar race at York last month and can make the most of the 10 lb he receives from likely main danger Johannes Brahms. Amo Racing pair Komat and Flaccianello should be involved in the battle for minor honours along with Room Service and Run Boy Run.