18:25 Chester

Friday 11 July 2025

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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:29 | Winning time: 1m 15.97s

(9)

Calico Blue²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: Aidan Keeley| T: R Varian| CD

4/6

Promising debut third in a Leicester maiden that is working out well and duly improved to win a 10-runner novice at this C&D (good to soft, 2/1) 27 days ago, well on top finish. Draw could have been kinder but may well take the beating under a penalty.

Form: 31

(5)

Baybe Driver²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Georgia Dobie| T: Eve Johnson Houghton

33/1

Pinatubo colt showed more than first time up when third of 4 in maiden at Goodwood (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip but looks one for handicaps.

Form: 73

(6)

Grey Horizon⁴⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey

33/1

Raced in favoured group but offered little when 6/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on debut 46 days ago. Up in trip but needs to step forward markedly.

Form: 9

(1)

Hatamoto

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby

25/1

Foaled April 21. £27,000 yearling, Tasleet colt. Half-brother to 14.5f winner Recoup. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¼m, sister to Prix Marcel Boussac winner Proportional. Yard not the most prolific with debut winners but pedigree offers hope and is one to note in the betting.

Form:

(3)

Wicksey

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Thomas Greatrex| T: R Hannon

11/2

Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Dear My Friend (by Pivotal) and useful 8.3f/9f winner Pink Carnation (by Territories): dam lightly raced. Newcomers from this yard entitled to plenty of respect.

Form:

(4)

Blazing⁵³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| BF

15/2

Too free to justify favouritism when fourth of 10 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 53 days ago. Form has taken a few knocks but entitled to progress.

Form: 4

(11)

Palace Of Gold

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Watson| T: J Tate

6/1

Foaled March 10. €45,000 yearling, Palace Pier colt. Dam 5f-6f winner out of winning half-sister to very smart 11.6f-14.5f winner Mugatoo. Stable have already had a debut winner this week and interesting if market support comes for this newcomer.

Form:

(10)

Flybar³²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: A Mullen| T: H Palmer

40/1

Ardad filly showed a bit but failed to last out when seventh of 10 in maiden (16/1) at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 32 days ago. Will need to improve to win this.

Form: 7

(8)

Independent Angel^h1¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: Mark Winn| T: L Williamson

200/1

Went with little promise when last of 6 in novice (150/1) at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) on debut 12 days ago. Hooded for first time but others preferred.

Form: 6

(2)

Lc Tiffen¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: Aiden Brookes⁽³⁾| T: L Williamson

300/1

Made an unpromising start to her career when fifth of 6 in novice at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft, 150/1) on debut 12 days ago. Marked improved needed.

Form: 5

Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 5p in the pound

Non-Runners

(7)

Capall Rasa

Weight: 9-4| Age: 2

T: Tom Dascombe J: R Kingscote

Forecasts

Calico Blue (4/6), Wicksey (11/2), Palace Of Gold (6/1), Blazing (15/2), Capall Rasa (12/1), Hatamoto (25/1), Grey Horizon (33/1), Baybe Driver (33/1), Flybar (40/1), Independent Angel (200/1), Lc Tiffen (300/1)

CALICO BLUE shaped with promise in a strong Leicester maiden on debut prior to getting off the mark over C&D last month. He can follow up under a penalty at the expense of interesting newcomers Wicksey and Palace of Gold, while Blazing may well have more to offer second time up having been too free on debut.