Pristine Homes Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:49 | Winning time: 2m 27.99s

(1)

Perfect Scoundrel⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: R Havlin| T: Mrs A J Perrett

7/2

Sent off 66/1, but from a family connections know well and he showed clear ability when sixth of 12 in maiden at Sandown (10f, good to firm) on debut 56 days ago. Should improve.

Form: 6

(2)

Venezuelan^b¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 81

6/5

Runner-up in novice/handicap company and ran up to form when fourth of 7 in handicap at Ascot over 12f (11/2) 14 days ago fitted with blinkers, albeit he didn't look totally straightforward. Sets the standard.

Form: 82-4234

(3)

Wise Counsellor^p⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: A M Balding| OR: 78

13/2

Two runner-up finishes earlier this year and third of 8 in 14f handicap at Ffos Las (9/2) 41 days ago. Failed to keep straight under pressure on that occasion but drop back in trip probably a good move.

Form: 62253

(5)

Alibey²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: A J Farragher| T: W J Haggas| OR: 75

11/4

Golden Horn filly who is bred to be useful and shaped better than first time up when third of 5 in maiden at Haydock (11.8f, good) in June. Similar form at Southwell since and remains with potential given yard she represents.

Form: 933

Non-Runners

(4)

Bintalina¹⁰

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: R Varian J: Aidan Keeley

Forecasts

Venezuelan (6/5), Alibey (11/4), Perfect Scoundrel (7/2), Bintalina (5/1), Wise Counsellor (13/2)

VENEZUELAN sets the standard and while he may not be totally straightforward, he's just about the most persuasive option back in maiden company. Alibey has been gradually improving and given her pedigree and connections, she'll be winning a race sooner rather than later. Perfect Scoundrel kept on at the finish on debut and a step forward would come as no surprise.