Zyn Pacesetter British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 2m 9.32s

(4)

Superior Choice⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Shane Foley| T: J & T Gosden| D

1/3

1,100,000 gns Dubawi colt of a Group 1 winning dam. Built on debut promise when landing 6-runner maiden at Leicester (1¼m) 55 days ago, overcoming the run of the race in the manner of a smart prospect. Likely capable of better again and he's the one to beat under a penalty.

Form: 4-1

(3)

Act Of Generosity⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Zac Lloyd| T: R Varian

3/1

875,000 gns yearling by Sea The Stars colt. Sent off a short price but was held back by inexperience when 8½ lengths fifth of 6 to Superior Choice in maiden at Leicester (1¼m, good to firm) on debut 55 days ago. Likely to improve but hard to see him turning the tables.

Form: 5

(2)

Ragazzo Grandi

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: George Wood| T: H Kobeissi

22/1

58,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Fox Degree. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 11.6f/1½m winner Lostwithiel. Not an obvious type on this belated debut.

Form:

(1)

Zurna¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Josephine Gordon| T: J & S Birkett

66/1

Sea The Moon gelding showed more than on debut when mid-field in a Windsor novice 11 days ago but is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind.

Form: 97

Non-Runners

(5)

Hatteen³⁵

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: A M Balding J: Rob Hornby

Forecasts

Superior Choice (1/3), Hatteen (7/4), Act Of Generosity (3/1), Ragazzo Grandi (22/1), Zurna (66/1)

The well-bred SUPERIOR CHOICE looked a fine prospect when winning at Leicester last time and he should be able to concede a penalty to chief rival Hatteen.