Simon's 20 Year Heart Transplant Anniversary Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 1m 13.39s

(2)

Indefensible¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Russell| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 71

5/6

Ran up to his best when second of 10 in maiden at Thirsk last month, although he was rather outbattled. Didn't really take to cheekpieces next time but back on his game when third at Catterick 10 days ago. First try over 6f on turf.

Form: 6-27253

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(3)

Master Of Delphi⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: J & S Quinn

11/1

$100,000 yearling, €150,000 2-y-o, Munnings gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1¼m Desert Peace and winner 5f-6.5f Mission Beach. Dam, US 2-y-o 4.5f (including minor stakes) winner. Too free and dropped away on debut last month but that was over 1m.

Form: 5

(1)

Stoneacre Joe²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68

13/2

Firmly enters the reckoning on a pair of runner-up efforts over 6f in the spring but hasn't come close to matching that since. Hung left when weakening out of it at Ayr and he has plenty to prove.

Form: 9-22845

(4)

Valor Spirit²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: B Smart| OR: 69

2/1

Fair form in 8 starts as a juvenile for Richard Fahey. After 7 months off (gelded) took a step forward on stable debut when second in 11-runner C&D handicap in May but unable to back that up at Redcar a month ago over 5f. Back up in trip returned to maiden company.

Form: 3035-26

Non-Runners

(5)

Black Orchid⁴⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: R A Fahey J: O J Orr

Forecasts

Indefensible (5/6), Black Orchid (13/8), Valor Spirit (2/1), Stoneacre Joe (13/2), Master Of Delphi (11/1)

BLACK ORCHID has work to do to come close to matching her sales price/pedigree but unlike chief form rivals Indefensible and Valor Spirit, she retains potential. In receipt of 5 lb, she therefore could be the answer.