QuinnBet Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 2m 12.37s

(5)

Mukhtalif⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 81

1/7

Well-bred sort who took another small step forward when second of 7 in maiden at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Gelded since and claims are crystal clear.

Form: 322

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(2)

Pride Of Donegal²⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: C Johnston| OR: 74

5/1

Thrice-raced colt who matched previous form when fourth of 5 in novice (4/1) at this course (8f), needing stiffer test. Off 8 months. Up in trip. Should have more to offer.

Form: 43-4

(3)

Provision¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: P T Midgley

66/1

Showed a bit amid greenness when fifth of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (11.2f, soft) on debut 16 days ago.

Form: 5

(4)

Montana Dancer

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho

40/1

Highland Reel filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 7f-10.2f winner Ron O and 1½m-13f winner Flicker Flame.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

Royal Army⁸⁴⁷

Weight: 9-12| Age: 4

T: S bin Suroor J: Ray Dawson

Forecasts

Mukhtalif (1/7), Royal Army (4/1), Pride Of Donegal (5/1), Montana Dancer (40/1), Provision (66/1)

MUKHTALIF hasn't progressed as rapidly as his debut suggested he might but took another small step forward nonetheless switched to positive tactics when runner-up at Haydock in August and sets a clear standard on that form. Royal Army hasn't been seen since a promising debut in June 2023 but is still expected to improve for a yard whose runners rarely lack for fitness after long absences.