14:50 Windsor

Monday 15 April 2024

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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:52 | Winning time: 59.06s

(1)

Bownder¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman

33/1

Once-raced maiden. Last of 5 in minor event at Kempton (5f, 9/1) on debut 14 days ago. Will need to be far more street-wise here if he's to make an impact.

Form: 5

(3)

Cable Rate

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: W Muir & C Grassick

9/1

Foaled April 8. Cable Bay colt. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Nocturnal Secret. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run but he needs a second look in the betting nonetheless.

Form:

(8)

Clay Shoveler²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P Cosgrave| T: P D Evans| BF

12/1

Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 5/2) 20 days ago. Similar chance to stablemate Chalena (both need to improve a touch).

Form: 84

(5)

Jimmy Henry¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Tommie Jakes⁽⁵⁾| T: Alice Haynes

14/1

Once-raced maiden. 16/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 14 days ago. Open to improvement and it would be no surprise to see this son of Dandy Man involved in the finish for a yard that does well with its 2-y-os.

Form: 5

(2)

King Of Light

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Shane Foley| T: K R Burke

2/1

Foaled March 29. €160,000 foal, Mehmas colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Skyblue Expert and half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner With Feeling. Lots to like on paper and he's of strong interest for last year's winning yard.

Form:

(9)

Majestic Heights¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Joe Leavy⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hannon

5/1

Once-raced maiden. 10/3, fourth of 5 in minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Top yard traditionally does well with 2-y-os at this course and he's one to consider with improvement on the cards.

Form: 4

(6)

Off The Bench²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: D Loughnane

8/1

Once-raced maiden. 17/2, sixth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) on debut 20 days ago, slowly away. Will need to step up on that here in order to play a leading role.

Form: 6

(7)

Big Bug^t1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Darragh Keenan| T: Martin Dunne

66/1

Foaled March 15. 10,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Ranger Thunderbolt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Gifted Master. Wears tongue strap. Probably best watched on debut, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

Form:

(4)

Chalena¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: P D Evans

33/1

Twice-raced maiden. 8/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Place possibilities but probably vulnerable for win purposes.

Form: 55

(10)

Golden Paradise

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

3/1

Foaled April 15. €48,000 yearling. Dam maiden sprinter. Yard can ready a newcomer and it'll be interesting to see what the market makes of this Havana Gold filly.

Form:

Forecasts

King Of Light (2/1), Golden Paradise (3/1), Majestic Heights (5/1), Off The Bench (8/1), Cable Rate (9/1), Clay Shoveler (12/1), Jimmy Henry (14/1), Chalena (33/1), Bownder (33/1), Big Bug (66/1)

Karl Burke saddled a newcomer to win this race last year and KING OF LIGHT is another likely-looking type for the yard. Indeed, he fetched €160,000 as a foal and is bred to make a 2-y-o, so the hint should be taken if the market vibes surrounding this colt are upbeat. Fellow newcomer Golden Paradise is marginally preferred to likely improvers Majestic Heights and Jimmy Henry for forecast purposes.