15:03 Thirsk

Wednesday 2 July 2025

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Racing TV Club EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2)

Off time: 15:03 | Winning time: 1m 41.99s

(3)

Dooley²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: K Stott| T: C Hills

40/1

Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 16 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 40/1) 25 days ago. Looks more one for handicaps after this.

Form: 6-9

(2)

Forest Caper¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara

13/8

Fairly useful form when third in maidens around 1m at Haydock and Beverley in recent weeks. Leading claims.

Form: 32

(9)

Blackwater Lilly¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Billy Garritty| T: B Ellison

40/1

Successful over hurdles at Bangor in May but behind Forest Caper when seventh on Beverley Flat debut 15 days ago.

Form: 7

(6)

Saxon Lover

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: C Lee| T: C Johnston

13/2

€62,000 Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Peace In Motion and useful winner up to 7f Peace Society. Interesting newcomer.

Form:

(8)

Wolfpack²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J Ferguson

3/1

Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Andrew Balding when eighth of 16 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 13/2) 25 days ago. Oisin Murphy rides.

Form: 2-8

(5)

Gentle Touch¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: P J McDonald| T: S bin Suroor

9/4

Promising sort. Hooded first time, left debut behind when second of 12 in novice at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 13 days ago, keeping on as if this longer trip will suit. Should have more to offer.

Form: 9-2

(4)

Hopeful Joy

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: D C Costello| T: M Walford

66/1

38,000 gns Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Dubai Jemila and 1¼m-13f winner Speranzoso. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

Form:

(1)

Our Nicola²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Connor Beasley| T: T D Barron

200/1

Twice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f, good) 26 days ago.

Form: 99

Non-Runners

(7)

Secret Force¹⁸⁰

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: K P De Foy J: P Mulrennan

Forecasts

Forest Caper (13/8), Gentle Touch (9/4), Wolfpack (3/1), Secret Force (6/1), Saxon Lover (13/2), Blackwater Lilly (40/1), Dooley (40/1), Hopeful Joy (66/1), Our Nicola (200/1)

FOREST CAPER is taken to get off the mark at the third time of asking. Gentle Touch looks capable of better again now stepping up to 1m and is feared most. Charlie Johnston newcomer Saxon Lover would also need considering should the betting vibes be strong.