British Stallion Studs EBF Future Stayers Nursery (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 15:33 | Winning time: 2m 5.98s

(1)

Bourbon Blues³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Callan⁽⁵⁾| T: B J Meehan| OR: 97

9/4

Got off the mark at Brighton in May and has continued in good from, third of 7 in conditions stakes at Newbury (8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Goes up in trip for his handicap debut and can't be discounted.

Form: 186453

(3)

Explosion³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: S De Sousa| T: C Johnston| OR: 87| D

4/5

Showcasing colt who has progressed with each of his four runs, landing 1m Windsor novice before readily bagging 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford City 34 days ago. Hiked up 8 lb but he's a player in his hat-trick bid.

Form: 3311

(2)

Crystal Pier²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-2| J: Jack Doughty| T: R M Beckett| OR: 76

7/2

Fair maiden who posted her best effort on his handicap debut when fifth at Epsom (7f) 24 days ago. Not ruled out with this much longer trip a likely plus.

Form: 3635

Result Amended

Bourbon Blues - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 1st.

Explosion - Original Position 1st. Amended Position 2nd.

Non-Runners

(4)

Commanding Officer⁴⁸

Weight: 8-7| Age: 2

T: C Appleby J: Toby Moore

Forecasts

Explosion (4/5), Commanding Officer (5/4), Bourbon Blues (9/4), Crystal Pier (7/2)

None of the quartet can be ruled out but the vote goes to Charlie Appleby's improving Teofilo colt COMMANDING OFFICER who can follow up his Haydock novice success now his stamina is unlocked more on his nursery debut. Hat-trick seeking Explosion rates a big threat though, while Crystal Pier and Bourbon Blues shouldn't be underestimated either stepping up in distance.