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Saturday 28 September 2024

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Theakstons Best EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:37 | Winning time: 1m 14.10s

(9)

Bishopton³⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: O Murphy

7/1

Invincible Spirit gelding who showed a lot more than first time up when third of 7 in novice at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy, 25/1) 36 days ago. Underfoot conditions will hold no fears and claims of hitting the frame again.

Form: 03

(5)

Dothan¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: E Bethell

4/5

52,000 gns yearling, Territories colt. Was well backed and made a promising mid-race move before displaying clear signs of inexperience when fourth of 8 in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago, not knocked about. Looks sure to improve.

Form: 4

(4)

I'm Next¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby

18/1

Green and offered little on debut back in the spring but having been gelded/off 5 months showed a lot more of what he's about when third of 9 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Likely he'll be suited by 7f on that evidence.

Form: 93

(2)

Mister Sky Blue³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Rowan Scott| T: G Tutty

40/1

Twice-raced gelding. 8/1, sixth of 10 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago, weakening gradually. Debut form certainly contained promise so he's not one to be writing off.

Form: 56

(7)

Leblon Girl^h1³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes

17/2

Kodiac filly. 22/1, showed a bit when 6.5 lengths second of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, good) on debut 39 days ago. Hood on 1st time and claims of being in the mix again.

Form: 2

(1)

Amelia's Joy

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: B Smart

50/1

Foaled March 1. 19,000 gns foal, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 7.4f Byron's Choice and 2-y-o 6f winner Twilight Song. Dam, winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Precautionary market check advised on debut.

Form:

(3)

Lima Sierra¹⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler

28/1

€18,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Barbusi. Showed a bit at a big price when sixth of 11 in novice at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, keeping on without landing a blow. Likely she can do better but nurseries may be more her bag.

Form: 6

(8)

Medinilla⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Edward Greatrex| T: J Channon

11/4

Rumble Inthejungle filly who was held back by inexperience but caught the eye with her finishing effort as the penny dropped when sixth of 12 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to soft) on debut 8 days ago, noted finishing with running left. Respected with improvement anticipated.

Form: 6

(6)

Smooth Spot

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Aiden Brookes⁽³⁾| T: A Crook

150/1

Foaled March 4. €3,000 yearling, Smooth Daddy filly. Sister to 5f winner Smooth Silesie. Dam unraced half-sister to useful US 2-y-o 6f (minor stakes) winner Surfside Tiara. Rare juvenile runner for this yard who is probably best watched on debut.

Form:

Forecasts

Dothan (4/5), Medinilla (11/4), Bishopton (7/1), Leblon Girl (17/2), I'm Next (18/1), Lima Sierra (28/1), Mister Sky Blue (40/1), Amelia's Joy (50/1), Smooth Spot (150/1)

MEDINILLA produced a promising first effort amidst inexperience and was noted finishing with running left when sixth in maiden company at Newbury (6f) 8 days ago. Looking a sure-fire improver with that under her belt, she can confirm the promise of that effort and make it second time lucky. Dothan looks another likely improver having shaped with promise at Chester, so he's next best ahead of Leblon Girl.