Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 14:18 | Winning time: 1m 30.7s

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Amaysmont³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: S P Davis⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey

2/1

Mayson gelding. Looked to be in trouble on debut but kept on well to land 6f Carlisle maiden last month. Likely to appreciate cut in the ground and potentially more to come.

Form: 1

(3)

Johan⁵⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas

8/13

Not beaten far on debut at Newmarket and showed nice progression when winning at Lingfield (7f) earlier this month. Represents a powerful duo and is a leading player.

Form: 41

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Marie's Gem

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: C & M Johnston

9/1

€80,000 Showcasing colt. Mare was unarmed but has produced several winners, including two-time scorer Relentless Harry. Winning pedigree and market should guide.

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Grandads Best Girl

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Ben Robinson| T: Miss L A Perratt

33/1

Intrinsic filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Benny The Bear and dam was a multiple winner between 5-7f. Well-bred but yard not known for winners.

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Hua Mulan

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish

28/1

€25,000 yearling by Harbour Watch and dam was a modest maiden up to 1m4f. Makes some appeal but may be best watched on debut.

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Ventura Destiny⁴³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: S A Gray| T: K Dalgleish

50/1

Outsider and showed significant greenness on debut in 1m novice at Ripon. Significant step forward is required in this.

Form: 7

Forecasts

Johan (8/13), Amaysmont (2/1), Marie's Gem (9/1), Hua Mulan (28/1), Grandads Best Girl (33/1), Ventura Destiny (50/1)

JOHAN has done nothing wrong in two starts to date and looked a smart prospect when winning at Lingfield last time out. The ease in the ground should be of no issue for the colt and could be a pattern stakes performer in time. Amaysmont has to be respected on his recent victory but the form of that looks modest and he could be caught for pace, while Marie's Gem has a striking profile and may be a dark horse on his racecourse debut.