19:20 Newbury

Thursday 4 July 2024

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Tie The Knot At Ufton Court Novice Stakes

Off time: 19:21 | Winning time: 1m 13.79s

(4)

Chelsea Embankment¹⁸

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

13/2

Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, third of 8 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good) 18 days ago. Very much a contender for last year's winning yard.

Form: 63

(7)

Glendine²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Jonny Peate⁽³⁾| T: P D Evans

66/1

Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 12 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 250/1) 23 days ago. Probably more one for nurseries in due course.

Form: 77

(2)

I Maximus

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Hughes

5/4

Foaled February 8. 115,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 6.5f Rose Premium and winner up to 6.5f Louliana, both useful. One to note in the betting.

Form:

(8)

Jet Packer²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon

16/1

Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good, 50/1) on debut 20 days ago. Will need to leave that well behind if she's to trouble the judge.

Form: 0

(10)

King Of Bears⁴⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: P & O Cole| BF

3/1

Once-raced maiden. 7/2, seventh of 20 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 48 days ago. Clearly thought capable of a good deal better and he's high on the shortlist.

Form: 7

(6)

Meeghat

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon

12/1

Foaled March 2. 65,000 gns foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Rhoscolyn and 1m winner Piper Arrow. Dam 1m winner. Watch the betting for clues.

Form:

(5)

Spell Master

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: A M Balding

11/1

Foaled January 13. 145,000 gns foal, 160,000 gns yearling, Kameko colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Island Luck. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Interesting newcomer from a top yard and the market should be revealing.

Form:

(3)

The Waco Kid^t1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Joe Leavy⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer

16/1

Foaled January 18. 80,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Kameko out of winner Sweeter Still. Wears tongue strap. One to note in the betting.

Form:

(9)

Token Gesture

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: George Rooke| T: M D I Usher

50/1

Foaled February 23. Kodiac colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart performer up to 1¾m Muntahaa out of useful 1¼m/11f winner Qertaas. Limited appeal on paper.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

War Howl

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: B J Meehan J: Charles Bishop

Forecasts

I Maximus (5/4), King Of Bears (3/1), Chelsea Embankment (13/2), Spell Master (11/1), Meeghat (12/1), War Howl (12/1), Jet Packer (16/1), The Waco Kid (16/1), Token Gesture (50/1), Glendine (66/1)

There were plenty of positives to take from KING OF BEARS C&D debut in May, for all that he failed to justify favouritism. The son of Kodi Bear will be more street-wise this time and he could be the answer. Chelsea Embankment left his low-key debut behind when third at Salisbury last month and looks a big threat, while I Maximus and Spell Master are two newcomers to note in the betting.