EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:36 | Winning time: 59.27s

(2)

Hickory Lad¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Rowan Scott| T: Phillip Makin

4/11

James Garfield colt who showed plenty of ability when runner up on debut in a Thirsk maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago, pulling a long way clear of the remainder. Open to improvement and expected to make a bold bid.

Form: 2

(3)

Stay On Tab²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine

25/1

Harry Angel colt. Proved easy to back and shaped as if needing the outing when sixth in 10-runner C&D maiden on debut 25 days ago. This promises to reveal more but best watched nevertheless.

Form: 6

(4)

Kodi Bear Light

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

5/2

Foaled April 17. 18,000 gns foal, €28,000 yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to winner up to 6f Sergeant Pep and half-sister to 1m-9.5f winner Lafan and useful 7f-1m winner Transparent. Appeals on paper for powerful stable and she needs factoring in on debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

State of Gold⁹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: Craig Lidster J: Joanna Mason

Forecasts

Hickory Lad (4/11), Kodi Bear Light (5/2), State of Gold (20/1), Stay On Tab (25/1)

HICKORY LAD showed plenty when finishing second on debut at Thirsk earlier this month, making the favourite work hard and pulling well clear of the remainder in the process. He can put that experience to good use and come out on top from newcomer Kodi Bear Light, who commands obvious respect given the stable she represents.