British EBF Future Stayers' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 1m 24.55s

(6)

Champagne Prince

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

7/2

Foaled January 27. 230,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Dam 1¼m-1¾m winner, won March Stakes and second in Lillie Langtry Fillies' Stakes, out of winning half-sister to Celebration Mile winner Zacinto. Interesting newcomer.

Form:

(2)

Rich Harry^p1²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Christian Howarth⁽³⁾| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 72

5/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 2/1) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

Form: 3423

(4)

Fun Loving

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett

4/5

Foaled May 1. 350,000 gns yearling, Le Havre filly. Half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Lysander and 1m-1¼m winner Kingdom of Logres. Of obvious interest on debut.

Form:

(3)

Groovy Baby

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

17/2

Foaled March 6. Kingman filly. Sister to useful 1m/8.3f winner Twist 'N' Shake. Stable’s first-timers usually supported.

Form:

(5)

Unforgettable Fire

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Billy Loughnane| T: B J Meehan

22/1

Foaled February 22. £48,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Dark Thirty. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner).

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

Spirited Lad⁶

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: K Jewell J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Fun Loving (4/5), Champagne Prince (7/2), Rich Harry (5/1), Groovy Baby (17/2), Unforgettable Fire (22/1), Spirited Lad (100/1)

FUN LOVING and Champagne Prince were both expensive buys and are newcomers who stand out on paper. Fun Loving is just preferred before market clues. Rich Harry has been pretty consistent and has the form to play a part in first-time cheekpieces.