EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:15 | Winning time: 1m 29.31s

(1)

Coul Blue

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods

13/2

Foaled February 28. £16,000 yearling, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Magistery. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Sergeant Wilko. Yard's record this season with 2-y-o debutants 1-9 at time of writing.

Form:

(2)

Hey Up Ronnie¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Russell| T: Ollie Pears| BF

6/4

Promising fifth of 15 in a York seller on debut last month but failed to progress from that having been sent off a short-priced favourite when third of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Can get back on the up.

Form: 53

(3)

Nosey Book^p1¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: O McSweeney| T: T D Easterby

17/2

Belardo gelding who showed a bit when sixth of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago, never nearer. First-time cheekpieces applied.

Form: 6

(5)

Thai Paddy¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby

40/1

Well held in 7f novice/maiden in recent weeks. Looks one for nurseries after this.

Form: 08

(4)

Gerry's Darling¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: Roger Fell| OR: 65

11/8

Showed much improved form when second of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Every chance of going one better.

Form: 872

Forecasts

Gerry's Darling (11/8), Hey Up Ronnie (6/4), Coul Blue (13/2), Nosey Book (17/2), Thai Paddy (40/1)

GERRY'S DARLING took a step forward when finishing runner-up at Redcar just under a fortnight ago and having been found a weak-looking maiden, Roger Fell's filly is selected to go one better at the expense of Hey Up Ronnie, who can build on his promising debut effort at the second attempt. Nosey Book can fill out third.