14:40 Newmarket

Saturday 17 August 2024

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JenningsBet Britain's Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:41 | Winning time: 1m 12.94s

(3)

Blue Anthem⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Edward Greatrex| T: G Boughey

66/1

170,000 gns purchase who boasts a useful sprinting pedigree but already gelded and he didn't show a lot when twelfth of 15 on debut in a C&D maiden 8 days ago. Too soon to be writing him off though and this will reveal more.

Form: 0

(11)

Boxtel²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

7/2

Boasts a fine pedigree and he did best of the large contingent of newcomers when second of 11 in novice at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. Looks sure to progress.

Form: 2

(8)

Brandywine Falls²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: R Varian

14/1

Bated Breath colt who has offered promise in finishing midfield in novice events at Lingfield/Salisbury in recent months. In good hands and he promises to do better again, particularly when tackling handicaps.

Form: 65

(10)

Defence Minister

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: H Al Jehani

8/1

Foaled May 7. 20,000 gns yearling, €210,000 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to winner up to 11.6f Star From Afarhh. Dam, winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner). Noteworthy newcomer.

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(5)

Fort Augustus

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: William Cox| T: C Hills

11/1

Foaled February 17. 75,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, third at 6f at 2 yrs, half-sister to 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Reckless Abandon and winner up to 1½m Best Approach (both smart). Makes plenty of appeal and he needs considering on debut (holds entries in Mill Reef/Dewhurst).

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(2)

Panelli

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Loughnane| T: G Boughey

11/4

Foaled February 28. Kingman colt. Dam, French 1¼m winner, sister to high-class winner up to 1½m Highland Reel, successful in 7 Group 1s. Holds a Royal Lodge entry himself and he's well worth a second look on debut.

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(9)

Panenka²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: C G Cox

11/1

Foaled February 9. £72,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. 12/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when eighth of 11 in novice at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on debut 28 days ago. Should improve.

Form: 8

(6)

Wheels Of Fire¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Faleh Bughenaim| T: R Hannon

9/2

Mehmas colt who is going the right way, building on promising debut effort when running on for third in 14-runner Goodwood maiden (6f) 18 days ago. Rates the type who will continue to progress and he can be expected to feature.

Form: 43

(4)

Winnebago

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: N Callan| T: Tom Clover

13/2

Foaled March 10. Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Loch Lundie and 2-y-o 6f winner Indivar. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1¼m.

Form:

(1)

Beautiful Things⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Egan| T: George Scott

28/1

Sales price increased this year and she showed more than first time up when fourth of 7 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good, 7/1) 9 days ago. Feasible to think she can do better again but handicaps could be more suitable moving forward.

Form: 84

(7)

Kameko Spirit¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: J F Egan| T: Darryll Holland

300/1

Kameko filly. 80/1 finished well held when last of 10 in a C&D novice on debut 15 days ago. Can only be watched on the back of that.

Form: 0

Forecasts

Panelli (11/4), Boxtel (7/2), Wheels Of Fire (9/2), Winnebago (13/2), Defence Minister (8/1), Fort Augustus (11/1), Panenka (11/1), Brandywine Falls (14/1), Beautiful Things (28/1), Blue Anthem (66/1), Kameko Spirit (300/1)

WHEELS OF FIRE took a step forward from his promising debut effort when third in a Goodwood maiden 18 days ago and, with further progress anticipated, he looks to hold solid claims. Boxtel, who shaped well himself when second on debut at Newbury 4 weeks ago, looks sure to improve and is feared. Newcomers Fort Augustus, Panelli and Defence Minister also command a market check for positive vibes.