British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 2m 11.79s

(2)

I'd Go Maniac¹⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Rob Hornby| T: A King

50/1

Fair form in bumpers, winning maiden at Market Rasen in 2024/25, but has shown only poor form over hurdles and looks best watched on Flat debut.

Form:

(5)

L'air De Panache⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jonny Peate| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

80/1

Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 9 in novice at Chelmsford City (10f, 50/1) 42 days ago, merely closing up late. Handicaps presumably on the agenda after this.

Form: 5-7

(1)

Division Day⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison

200/1

Twice-raced maiden. Third of 4 in maiden (80/1) at Pontefract (10f, good) 9 days ago. Needs this run for a handicap mark.

Form: 03

(4)

Noble Horizon²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 87| BF

2/9

Continues to go the right way, producing an effort verging on useful when second in 4-runner novice at Newmarket (10f, good) 27 days ago, clear of rest. Chance is there for all to see.

Form: 4-322

(6)

Sky Advocate³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: C G Cox| OR: 85

7/2

Fairly useful/consistent juvenile who was gelded ahead of reappearance when fourth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Goodwood (8f, good). Couldn't build on that in a class 3 handicap at Sandown (9f) last time but should have much more of an impact with sights lowered here.

Form: 3422-46

(3)

Warrior King⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: T E Whelan| T: Harry Charlton

14/1

Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, sixth of 10 in novice at Haydock (11.8f, good) 48 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps after this run.

Form: 76

Forecasts

Noble Horizon (2/9), Sky Advocate (7/2), Warrior King (14/1), I'd Go Maniac (50/1), L'air De Panache (80/1), Division Day (200/1)

NOBLE HORIZON came clear with one destined for better things at Newmarket on his most recent outing and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get off the mark. Sky Advocate is the obvious threat on form, though does have his stamina to prove at the trip.