13:20 Ayr

Thursday 21 September 2023

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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:25 | Winning time: 1m 33.08s

(9)

Cestrian Spirit⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: G Lee| T: K A Ryan

150/1

Bungle Inthejungle gelding who showed only greenness when last of 11 in minor event (28/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut just under 6 weeks ago. Will need to take a significant step forward.

Form: 0

(7)

Colorada Dancer¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| BF

5/2

Has finished runner-up on both starts so far, ridden too aggressively at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Every chance of going one better here.

Form: 22

(2)

Individualism³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| BF

5/2

Too Darn Hot colt who made a promising debut when runner-up at Ayr but failed to build on that when third at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 8/13) 39 days ago. Remains early days so would be folly to rule out.

Form: 23

(1)

Inspiring Speeches²¹

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

28/1

Churchill colt who improved on his debut form whilst still looking to be learning when third at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 3 weeks, finding the penny dropping late on. Open to further improvement upped in trip.

Form: 53

(4)

Papagrey²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby

150/1

100/1, showed only greenness when tenth of 11 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) on debut 3 weeks ago. Up in trip.

Form: 0

(11)

Respectful⁴⁴

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

20/1

Ran to a similar level as on debut when fourth of 7 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good, 13/2) 44 days ago. Looks one for handicaps after this.

Form: 54

(5)

This Years Love²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Garritty| T: M & D Easterby

50/1

20/1, still very much in need of experience when seventh of 9 in maiden at Ripon (6f, good) 24 days ago. Up in trip.

Form: 37

(8)

Volterra²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan

5/4

400,000 gns Farhh colt who shaped very promisingly particularly given signs of inexperience when fourth of 14 in maiden at York (7f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago. Is sure to progress and looks sure to go close.

Form: 4

(3)

Capellina⁴⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods

18/1

8/1, showed ability amidst greenness when fourth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (good) on debut 45 days ago, nearest finish after not ideally placed. Should progress.

Form: 4

(10)

Flow So Gently²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine

150/1

80/1, knew more than on her debut at the start but didn't settle or get home when ninth of 11 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip.

Form: 79

(6)

Ready Or Nott²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: C Johnston

66/1

14/1, showed more than first time up when fifth of 8 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Another step forward is required.

Form: 85

Forecasts

Volterra (5/4), Individualism (5/2), Colorada Dancer (5/2), Capellina (18/1), Respectful (20/1), Inspiring Speeches (28/1), This Years Love (50/1), Ready Or Nott (66/1), Papagrey (150/1), Flow So Gently (150/1), Cestrian Spirit (150/1)

VOLTERRA shaped very promisingly when fourth in the most valuable maiden in Britain at York last month and, sure to have derived plenty from that initial effort, he's fancied to score second time up for a trainer/owner combination that landed this corresponding event 12 months ago. Colorada Dance has hit the crossbar on both outings so far and he may have to settle for silver yet again, with Individualism another worth keeping a close eye on.