Virgin Bet Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:16 | Winning time: 1m 0.55s

(6)

Zabeel Road

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

4/1

Foaled February 3. €32,000 Invincible Spirit colt. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 6.7f winner) who stayed 1½m, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Belcarra. Much respected newcomer from top stable.

Form:

(1)

Marry The Night²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby

11/2

28/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy, 28/1) on debut 20 days ago, met some trouble. Should be sharper for the experience.

Form: 5

(4)

Pastoral Way⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara

2/1

11/2, fifth of 11 in novice at Pontefract (5f, heavy) on debut 7 days ago, never involved after slow start.

Form: 5

(3)

Elementary Charge

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: Craig Lidster

12/1

Foaled April 10. 20,000 gns Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f/1m winner Naifah and 2-y-o 1m/8.3f winner Sweet Madness. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one.

Form:

(5)

Far Above Mary²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer

9/1

Twice-raced filly. Stepped up on debut when fourth of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (5f) 21 days ago. First start on turf.

Form: 44

(2)

Harswell Dandy⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray

11/4

40/1, second of 11 in novice at Pontefract (5f, heavy) on debut 7 days ago. Best of those with experience.

Form: 2

Forecasts

Pastoral Way (2/1), Harswell Dandy (11/4), Zabeel Road (4/1), Marry The Night (11/2), Far Above Mary (9/1), Elementary Charge (12/1)

Those with experience don't set the bar that high so a chance is taken on Charlie Johnston newcomer ZABEEL ROAD, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Pontefract runner-up Harswell Dandy is the one most likely to profit should the selection fail to deliver.