14:50 Yarmouth

Thursday 8 August 2019

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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:54 | Winning time: 1m 14.17s

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(3)

Al Muthanna

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas

9/4

Yard 11-38 with their 2yo's this year (4-23 on debut) which makes this son of Lope De Vega of interest. Dam 1½m winner out of 1¼m/1m3f winner Kareemah; bred to be suited a greater test of stamina, one to watch in the market.

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(6)

Mr Kiki¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Shepherd| T: M L W Bell

4/6

Second run for one who is bred to be speedy (450,000 guineas yearling); ran to a fair level on his debut at Ascot (showed some quirks at the start). Looked to need the experience over 6f, form not as yet tested, will know more here.

Form: 4

(8)

Order Of Merritt

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: J Quinn| T: Sir Mark Prescott

33/1

From a yard in good form but not exactly known for winning debutant juveniles (1-7 this year). Son of Kyllachy already gelded for his debut; dam Listed-placed 1m-1m2f winner, market may well provide the best guide to his chance.

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(1)

Red Jasper³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Liam Jones| T: M Appleby

100/1

Yard not noted for their juvenile prowess but this one may be of interest for nurseries after this third run having stepped forward on his second start over 7f on the AW. Now back to his debut trip of 6f (and gelded); objective to gain a mark.

Form: 64

(9)

Robert Guiscard

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Bentley| T: C & M Johnston

8/1

Newcomer from a yard that's really firing at the moment (50 2yo winners already; 8-61 first-time out). Half-brother to several winners including very smart Bow Creek (7f 2yo winner); hard to rule out of calculations, should go close on debut.

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(7)

Tyler Durden^h1

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: M Dwyer| T: R Spencer

25/1

Hooded for his debut this half-brother to five winners cost €16,000 as a yearling. Yard just 2-46 with 2yo's this year (1-17 with newcomers); given those figures this son of Bungle Inthejungle is best watched for his first effort.

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(2)

Double Or Bubble

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: G Mosse| T: C F Wall

18/1

Newcomer from a yard that aren't known for their 2yo strength or first-time out winners (1-41 since 2014 with 2yo newcomers). Sister to 7f winner Semai and smart winner up to 7.6f Mix And Mingle; of interest further down the line.

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Non-Runners

(5)

Ascension²⁰

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: R Varian J: David Egan

(4)

Moment Of Peace

Weight: 9-5| Age: 2

T: Mrs C A Dunnett J: K T O'Neill

Forecasts

Mr Kiki (4/6), Al Muthanna (9/4), Robert Guiscard (8/1), Ascension (8/1), Double Or Bubble (18/1), Tyler Durden (25/1), Order Of Merritt (33/1), Moment Of Peace (50/1), Red Jasper (100/1)

Won by a last time out winner in the last two year’s that scenario won’t be happening this year with none of the field having recorded a win so far with the contest dominated by newcomers. Of those that have run Mr Kiki looks to have shown the best form so far although there were a few wayward tendencies in his Ascot debut. More should be forthcoming from Ascension as he drops back to 6f but there are some well-bred newcomers from powerful stables in this led by ROBERT GUISCARD and Al Muthanna. The former from the Johnston barn looks of particular interest and he’s taken to make a winning start to his career and become the first debutant winner since 2016.