West Chase British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:26 | Winning time: 2m 9.31s

(5)

Lancashire¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: David Probert| T: M Meade

16/1

Promising second of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut in November. Ran a bit below that level when eighth of 12 in maiden (25/1) at Sandown (10f, good to firm) 7 months on.

Form: 2-8

(2)

Sweet Nightingale²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: P Gundry

150/1

Modest winning hurdler in 2022/23 and just similar form both starts in this sphere.

Form: 67

(4)

Asmen Warrior^p1²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Tom Marquand| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole| OR: 82

4/11

Yet to score but has some very strong form and ran well once more when fourth of 9 in good-quality handicap at York (10.2f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Sets a good standard.

Form: 7-2254

(1)

Team Player¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Charles Bishop| T: J Channon

66/1

Looks to be being brought along with handicaps in mind, finishing seventh of 11 in novice (80/1) at Windsor (10f, good) 16 days ago.

Form: 07

(3)

Only One Blue¹⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| BF

4/1

Twice-raced filly who did well to get so close when fourth of 6 in maiden at Kempton (8f), nearest finish after blowing start. Off 161 days. Up in trip. Remains with potential.

Form: 2-4

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Requisite²⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett

8/1

Went backwards from a promising debut when sixth of 13 in novice (3/1) at Kempton (8f). Off 8 months. Up in trip. Remains with potential.

Form: 36-

Forecasts

Asmen Warrior (4/11), Only One Blue (4/1), Requisite (8/1), Lancashire (16/1), Team Player (66/1), Sweet Nightingale (150/1)

ASMEN WARRIOR has some very strong form, and this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark fitted with first-time cheekpieces. It's doubtful we've seen the best of either Requisite or Only One Blue, so they merit plenty of respect.