British Stallion Studs John Dunlop EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:41 | Winning time: 1m 39.28s

(1)

Allegresse²⁰²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR: 93| D

10/1

Won back-to-back 1m novices at Kempton in August and September (posted a useful timefigure under aggressive tactics), before coming unstuck in the 1¼m Zetland Stakes at Newmarket on his final start last year. Drop back in trip should suit, but race conditions are not in his favour.

Form: 2117-

(2)

Pacific Avenue^p⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Saffie Osborne| T: C Appleby| OR: 104| D

4/6

Consistent sort who won twice from 5 starts as a juvenile and has already posted creditable efforts when placed in a local Group 2 at Doha and a length second of 9 to Title Role in a listed race at Meydan this year. Lacks the potential of some, but holds a clear fitness advantage.

Form: 4471-32

(3)

Pathein²⁰²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 103| D

10/3

Looked a good prospect when scoring on debut in a 10-runner maiden at Doncaster in September and improved on that when 1½ lengths fifth of 7 to Hankelow in the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket the following month, briefly looking the winner's chief threat. Sure to progress as a 3-y-o.

Form: 15-

(4)

Protection Act³⁰²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: P Cosgrave| T: G Boughey

11/2

Son of Starspangledbanner who looked a useful prospect when winning a 9-runner 7f minor event at Haydock on debut in July, beating Look To The Stars by a length. Not seen since, but open to improvement on his return.

Form: 1-

Forecasts

Pacific Avenue (4/6), Pathein (10/3), Protection Act (11/2), Allegresse (10/1)

PATHEIN created a good impression when winning on debut last year and, with further improvement likely this season, is taken to make a winning return. Pacific Avenue arrives fit and looks the main danger if the selection misfires, while Protection Act is also open to progress.