British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 14:08 | Winning time: 1m 48.44s

(4)

Affettuoso

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Ray Dawson| T: R Varian

7/2

Foaled January 14. New Bay colt. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 1¾m. One to take seriously on debut for leading connections.

Form:

(1)

Arbaawy²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: N Callan| T: J Butler| OR: 79

9/2

Lightly-raced colt. 14/1, creditable third of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good) 20 days ago. Limit pretty well established.

Form: 82253

(3)

El Loco⁴¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: D M Simcock

10/1

16/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 41 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.

Form: 8

(5)

Golden Story

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: K R Burke

13/8

Foaled April 13. Lope De Vega colt. Brother to smart 1m-1¼m winner Arabian Force, closely related to useful 6f-9.5f winner Smart Hero. Dam unraced. Newcomer for excellent yard.

Form:

(6)

Infraad

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas

10/3

Foaled April 6. Ghaiyyath colt. Closely related to several winners, including very smart 1m-1¼m winner Nezwaah and useful 7f/1m winner Bashosh. Trainer’s newcomers command serious respect.

Form:

Non-Runners

(2)

Gonna Fly

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: R M Beckett J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Golden Story (13/8), Infraad (10/3), Affettuoso (7/2), Arbaawy (9/2), Gonna Fly (5/1), El Loco (10/1)

This is expected to go the way of a newcomer, with INFRAAD just about the most persuasive option given his pedigree. Affettuoso and Golden Story are likely types, too, while Arbaawy can be relied upon to run to his rating.