18:15 Salisbury

Saturday 13 July 2024

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Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:16 | Winning time: 1m 27.61s

(9)

Bracklesham Bay¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Nicola Currie| T: J A Osborne| BF

66/1

Attracted strong support (9/4) but fared no better than on debut when sixth of 7 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good) 10 days ago, albeit looking unsuited by the track. Needs to leave his first 2 efforts well behind.

Form: 76

(1)

Canvas²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Tommie Jakes⁽⁵⁾| T: M Meade

5/1

Upped in trip, was still green but took a step forward from debut when fourth of 8 in maiden at Haydock (7f, firm, 20/1) 3 weeks ago. One to consider as he makes first run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon.

Form: 54

(2)

Defence Missile²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: George Downing| T: Eve Johnson Houghton

11/2

Promise when runner-up at Newbury on debut, but below that level when 15¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Bedtime Story in Chesham Stakes (33/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. No surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 28

(3)

El Madar²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: A J Farragher| T: C Hills

22/1

Held back by inexperience when sixth of 8 in minor event at this course (6f, good, 11/1) on debut 27 days ago, never a threat having been very slowly away. Entitled to progress from that first outing.

Form: 6

(5)

Fernando

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: R Coakley| T: E Walker

11/1

Foaled January 19. Dark Angel colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Makarova, runner-up in Prix Eclipse. Watch for market clues.

Form:

(6)

Hawaii Five O

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: T E Whelan| T: Harry Charlton

25/1

Foaled April 26. 90,000 gns foal, Kameko gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 9f Surf Dancer and 7f/1m winner Covert Mission. Only the third 2-y-o runner of the season for yard.

Form:

(13)

Laplander³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: L P Keniry| T: T Ward

100/1

Sent off at big odds (125/1) and always behind when tenth of 11 in minor event at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) on debut a month ago. One for further down the line.

Form: 0

(4)

Lightening Mann

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: George Bass⁽³⁾| T: J Channon

33/1

Foaled March 6. 52,000 gns foal, 40,000 gns yearling, Kameko colt. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, also won over hurdles, half-sister to useful 1m winner Live Concert. Yard capable of readying a newcomer.

Form:

(11)

Meeghat⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: S Hitchcott| T: R Hannon

16/1

In need of the experience making his first start when seventh of 9 in minor event (12/1) at Newbury (6f, good) 9 days ago. Needs to have learnt plenty from that initial outing.

Form: 7

(10)

Original Outlaw¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: R M Beckett

2/1

Progressed from his debut (race which has produced winners) when third of 10 in maiden at Kempton (6f, 3/1) 17 days ago, sticking to his task. Leading contender with further improvement to come upped in trip.

Form: 73

(8)

Royal Playwright

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Hayley Turner| T: A M Balding

3/1

Foaled March 30. Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1½m-1¾m winner Spirit Mixer, 2-y-o 7f winner See The Fire and 7f winner Arabian Storm, all useful. Noteworthy newcomer.

Form:

(12)

Tap Dancer

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Joey Haynes| T: M P Tregoning

66/1

Foaled March 13. 4,000 gns yearling, Territories filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Burguillos and 9.5f-1½m winner Bollihope. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1½m. Has a fairly useful standard to aim at.

Form:

(7)

Telford²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Darragh Keenan| T: H Morrison

150/1

After only 6 days off from her first start, never involved when ninth of 10 in maiden (40/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago. Likely to need more time.

Form: 09

Forecasts

Original Outlaw (2/1), Royal Playwright (3/1), Canvas (5/1), Defence Missile (11/2), Fernando (11/1), Meeghat (16/1), El Madar (22/1), Hawaii Five O (25/1), Lightening Mann (33/1), Tap Dancer (66/1), Bracklesham Bay (66/1), Laplander (100/1), Telford (150/1)

Having cost 300,000 gns as a yearling, ORIGINAL OUTLAW was much improved from debut when a close third at Kempton 17 days ago and, with this extra furlong likely to suit, he could be ready to get off the mark. Royal Playwright makes plenty of appeal on paper and is one to note on debut, while Defence Missile is worth another chance after Royal Ascot.