Altos Tequila Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 1m 51.75s

(4)

Gaelic Approach²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: C Johnston

9/2

48,000 gns yearling, Masar colt. 9/1, proved very green when fifth of 7 in novice (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago, left behind under 2f out. Likely he needs time and distance on that evidence and he's passed over for now.

Form: 5

(3)

Naughty Boy¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rowan Scott| T: I Jardine

22/1

Harry Angel gelding who was at long odds for debut and ultimately held back by inexperience when last of 5 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Significant step forward required if he's to feature up in trip.

Form: 5

(2)

Northern Brave²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods

2/7

Gleneagles colt who showed promise when third of 7 in novice at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago. Entitled to progress from that and he very much rates the one to beat here.

Form: 3

(1)

Wave Power¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Garritty| T: L Bailey

11/1

Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, knew more than on debut without looking anything like the finished article when fourth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago, hanging right under 2f out before staying on. Further progress not ruled out.

Form: 94

Forecasts

Northern Brave (2/7), Gaelic Approach (9/2), Wave Power (11/1), Naughty Boy (22/1)

NORTHERN BRAVE made a promising start to his career when third in a C&D novice at the Western meeting 21 days ago and, with progress on the cards, he firmly looks the one to beat in a race lacking depth. Wave Power can emerge as the chief danger.