Betfred Derby 'Wild Card' EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 14:21 | Winning time: 1m 47.05s

(4)

Shayem²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: K R Burke| OR: 98

13/8

Won on debut at Haydock over 7f in August before excellent third of 7 in Listed race at Haydock (10/1) 22 days ago, giving an excellent account despite never threatening the winner. Likely to progress further and big shout back down in class.

Form: 13

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(1)

Alfaraz³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding

1/1

300,000 gns yearling, Nathaniel colt. Finished second of 6 in novice race at Goodwood (9/2) 35 days ago, dwelt early but made smooth headway and ran on well to pull clear of the rest. Should progress stepping up in trip and looks a strong contender.

Form: 2

(2)

Gizmo²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Egan| T: M L W Bell

5/1

Won 11-runner novice at Lingfield (AW) (25/1) 24 days ago, showing good headway 2f out and leading final half-furlong. Step up in trip needs to be taken on trust but bred to be useful and sure to progress.

Form: 1

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(3)

Glacius²²

Weight: 9-3| Age: 2

T: H Palmer J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Alfaraz (1/1), Shayem (13/8), Glacius (10/3), Gizmo (5/1)

ALFARAZ showed plenty of promise when second on debut at Goodwood, making smooth headway after a slow start and pulling clear of the rest in a good time. This step up in trip should bring further improvement and the 3 lb he receives from Shayem, a winner on debut before finishing third in Listed company, may prove decisive.