British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:06 | Winning time: 1m 49.07s

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Believitanducan³⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Jessica Macey

80/1

Once-raced gelding. Offered little when seventh of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (1m, 100/1) on debut 37 days ago. Passed over here.

Form: 7

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Contacto²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding

10/3

Study of Man colt. Sent off at long odds and made an unpromising start when fifteenth of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good to firm, 80/1) on debut 20 days ago. In good hands however, and this should reveal more.

Form: 0

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Godsend¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen| T: Sir Mark Prescott

40/1

Twice-raced colt. Last of 7 in maiden at this C&D (heavy, 28/1) 14 days ago, going in snatches and always behind. Likely type for handicaps over further in due course.

Form: 57

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Mount Dukono

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: C Johnston

10/1

Foaled May 15. Le Havre colt. Brother to smart winner up to 10.5f Avenir Certain and half-brother to French 1¼m winner Adjudant Chef and Japanese 6f winner Jingle Bell Rock. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1m). Market should guide on debut.

Form:

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Tokyo Bay

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

13/2

Foaled April 23. Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1¼m/10.4f winner Danadana and useful 1¾m-16.6f winner Zeeband and useful 1¼m-1¾m winner Semeen. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and worth considering on debut.

Form:

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Valvano

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett

8/11

Foaled May 14. 220,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Closely related to 8.6f winner Battista and half-brother to useful 11.6f/1½m winner Valsad. Very interesting newcomer with leading stable having a fine season and he's one to consider.

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Forecasts

Valvano (8/11), Contacto (10/3), Tokyo Bay (13/2), Mount Dukono (10/1), Godsend (40/1), Believitanducan (80/1)

Those with previous experience look longer-term projects and this may well go to a newcomer. VALVANO and Tokyo Bay both make plenty of appeal on paper, with the former narrowly selected to come out on top. Mount Dukono is another debutant to monitor closely in the betting for positive vibes.