Celebration Novice Stakes

Off time: 14:53 | Winning time: 59.59s

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Devil Or Angel^h²⁷¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K T O'Neill| T: W G M Turner| OR: 52

28/1

Not seen since disappointing runs at Yarmouth and Bath towards the end of last season and has plenty to prove under top weight after a long absence.

Form: 77/7260-

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Great Suspense¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: F Norton| T: W Jarvis

11/10

52,000 gns yearling that has only had one start so far; ran just respectably on that occasion but not given too hard a time when his chance had gone. Has scope for improvement, so merits a betting check.

Form: 6

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Khafooq¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P J Dobbs| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 68| BF

4/1

0-9 but been placed four times and and almost justified strong support to get off the mark at Bath last time out. Dropped 2lb and sensible to try and exploit an opening, the gelding is worth bearing on mind for this relatively quick reappearance.

Form: 24-2592

(1)

Kodiak Attack⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: S Kirk

2/1

Finished fourth in both previous starts but well held on both occasions; those races look stronger than this and he might well have more to offer after going close at Lingfield earlier in the week. Sound claims.

Form: 44

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Diamond Cara²⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: David Probert| T: S C Williams

33/1

Never a factor on debut and had no obvious excuse for such a poor run other than a lack of experience; best watched until showing more. Has winners in her pedigree but needs a big step forward to emulate them this time.

Form: 0-

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Sarsaparilla Kit^p1⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Marco Ghiani⁽⁷⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 54| BF

12/1

Couldn't get competitive here on Monday and needs to improve greatly for the fitting of cheekpieces; unexposed on turf but possible a longer trip is now required.

Form: 7-7047

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Final Legacy⁷

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: D Shaw J: Joey Haynes

Forecasts

Great Suspense (11/10), Kodiak Attack (2/1), Khafooq (4/1), Sarsaparilla Kit (12/1), Devil Or Angel (28/1), Diamond Cara (33/1), Final Legacy (66/1)

Khafooq has been banging on the door and might be worth persevering with in a race where not too many make that much appeal. However, KODIAK ATTACK is less exposed and looks worth a try over the minimum trip. The form of his two starts so far looks strong enough to take a chance on him delivering at the third time of asking. Great Suspense is also open to improvement now he has the benefit of his debut run behind him.