Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 18:05 | Winning time: 2m 23.77s

(1)

Si Solus^t1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Kaiya Fraser| T: Miss Gay Kelleway

6/1

Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Simon Hodgson when second of 13 in maiden (11/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 21 days ago, flattered by proximity to easy winner. Tongue strap on for first time.

Form: 22

(4)

Spirit Of Nature¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Lauren Young| T: J S Goldie

33/1

Already underwent breathing surgery and showed ability when third of 5 in maiden at this course (8.3f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, missing break but getting the hang of things. Significantly up in trip.

Form: 3

(5)

Tiernan³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Mulrennan| T: I Jardine| OR: 101

1/5

Ran a screamer pitched in deep when a keeping-on third at 150/1 in listed company at over C&D, That sets a very high standard back in a novice.

Form: 443

(3)

Aequitas

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara

11/1

50,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to winner around 1m in US Verbal Geyser. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Grand Couturier. Newcomer for successful yard.

Form:

Non-Runners

(2)

Elizabeth Bay²

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: K Scott J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Tiernan (1/5), Si Solus (6/1), Elizabeth Bay (6/1), Aequitas (11/1), Spirit Of Nature (33/1)

TIERNAN ran a mighty race pitched into listed company over C&D last month and a repeat of that form will surely see him land the odds without too much fuss. Si Solus is offered for forecast purposes.