Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:15 | Winning time: 1m 40.3s

(2)

Castle Stuart⁶³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

8/1

Dubawi colt who ran to only a modest level when fifth of 7 in novice at this course on debut back in June. However, he represents an excellent stable and he's surely capable of better.

Form: 5

(4)

Danger Bay

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell

13/2

Foaled April 6. €130,000 yearling, New Bay colt. Dam 1½m winner out of unraced half-sister to 1½m winner Amfortas and 1¼m-1½m winner Legend Maker (both smart). Stable enjoying a very good season and market confidence behind him would look significant.

Form:

(1)

Hawksbill²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Palmer| BF

1/3

Kameko colt who took a step forward from his promising debut fourth when second of 16 in novice at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago, running on. Longer trip here promises to suit and he's the one to beat.

Form: 42

(3)

Sir Paul Ramsey³⁶

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

12/1

Appeals on paper and definite promise in pair of starts to date, fifth of 9 in novice at this course (7f, good, 11/2) 36 days ago. Seemed to lack a change of gear late on then so this increase in trip ought to suit. Type to do better again.

Form: 35

Forecasts

Hawksbill (1/3), Danger Bay (13/2), Castle Stuart (8/1), Sir Paul Ramsey (12/1)

HAWKSBILL has showed plenty of ability in 2 starts to date, improving on his debut form when running on for second behind another promising sort at Newbury 21 days ago. Open to further improvement, particularly at this longer trip, he rates the one to beat. Sir Paul Ramsey, who also steps up in trip, may emerge as his chief danger.