14:45 Thirsk

Saturday 3 August 2024

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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:47 | Winning time: 1m 37.91s

(3)

Distinct Spirit²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Ross Coakley| T: D & C Kubler

17/2

Won 10-runner novice (22/1) at Salisbury (7f, good) on debut 21 days ago, keeping on well. Should be suited by step up in trip, so not ruled out despite the penalty.

Form: 1

(2)

Hartur D'oudairies⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison

80/1

Fairly useful jumps winner. Once-raced maiden on Flat. 14/1, fourth of 12 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good) on flat debut 6 days ago, nearest finish. Has scope for better.

Form: 4

(7)

Appeal To Glory³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Joanna Mason| T: E Walker

33/1

Twice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice (50/1) at this C&D (good) 31 days ago, slowly away. Open to improvement and not without hope.

Form: 73

(10)

Barefoot Warrior¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara

1/1

Promising type. 18/1, third of 9 in novice at this course (7f, good) on debut 17 days ago, slowly away. Should have more to offer, particularly upped in trip, and he's the one to beat.

Form: 3

(6)

Bletchley Pride¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby

125/1

Once-raced maiden. 18/1, fourth of 8 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) on debut 13 days ago. A lot more required.

Form: 4

(1)

Dangerous Pursuit³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: O McSweeney⁽³⁾| T: Miss J A Camacho

300/1

Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in novice (40/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 36 days ago. Unlikely to be involved.

Form: 6

(4)

Degale¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: T D Barron

300/1

Once-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this course (7f, good) on debut 17 days ago, slowly away.

Form: 8

(9)

King's Coronation¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 83

5/2

Thrice-raced maiden. 11/2, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when second of 9 in novice at Newmarket (8f, good) 15 days ago, flattered by proximity. Definite claims.

Form: 522

(8)

Regimental Code^h²¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Cameron Noble| T: R Varian| OR: 76| BF

16/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 6/4, fourth of 10 in novice at Southwell (7.1f). Off 7 months. Probably has more to offer as a 3yo but might need this return.

Form: 42-4

(11)

Thats My Boy Luke

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Cam Hardie| T: T D Easterby

66/1

28,000 gns foal, 28,000 gns yearling, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Good Old Boy Lukey and 8.6f-1¼m winner Oakley Girl, both useful.

Form:

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 15p in the pound

Non-Runners

(5)

Monsieur Fudge³⁵⁸

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: George Scott J: Callum Rodriguez

Forecasts

Barefoot Warrior (1/1), King's Coronation (5/2), Monsieur Fudge (11/2), Distinct Spirit (17/2), Regimental Code (16/1), Appeal To Glory (33/1), Thats My Boy Luke (66/1), Hartur D'oudairies (80/1), Bletchley Pride (125/1), Degale (300/1), Dangerous Pursuit (300/1)

BAREFOOT WARRIOR caught the eye behind a pair of previous ready winners at Thirsk on debut and, with this longer trip well in his favour, he's likely to open his account at the second attempt. King's Coronation was runner-up to a talented one on his return and should be regarded as a serious threat. Monsieur Fudge could make his presence felt if ready after an 11-month absence.