Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:15 | Winning time: 1m 26.63s

(1)

A Bit Of Spirit³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-11| J: H Crouch| T: C G Cox| D

4/11

From a family with Group 1 winners. Won by a head in 9-runner novice at Newbury (28/1) on debut 30 days ago, breaking well, leading, and battling gamely to edge ahead near the line. Displayed an excellent attitude and looks promising.

Form: 1

(2)

Mcmurray³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: P Cosgrave| T: G Boughey

10/1

Once-raced two-year-old who showed modest ability when sixth of 9 behind A Bit of Spirit in a novice at Newbury (10/1) 30 days ago, never involved. Needs to improve significantly.

Form: 6

(5)

Shahik

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Jim Crowley| T: G Boughey

6/1

Foaled March 10. 120,000 gns yearling. Showcasing gelding. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Genealogy. Dam was a 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1¼m. Represents a stable with a solid record with juveniles.

Form:

(3)

Wield

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: A M Balding

8/1

Foaled February 6. Showcasing colt. Brother to smart winner Projected (2-y-o 6.5f/7f winner) and related to useful 7f/1m winners Hyde Park and Conscious. From a stable with a solid record with 2-y-os.

Form:

Non-Runners

(4)

Shams¹⁰

Weight: 8-13| Age: 2

T: R Hannon J: J P Fahy

Forecasts

A Bit Of Spirit (4/11), Shahik (6/1), Wield (8/1), Mcmurray (10/1), Shams (14/1)

A BIT OF SPIRIT displayed excellent promise when battling to victory at Newbury, and this well-bred colt should progress further. Shahik, a half-brother to a useful winner, and Wield, related to several quality performers, both represent stables with solid juvenile records.