William Hill EBF Novice Stakes

Off time: 12:15 | Winning time: 1m 0.46s

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Ancient Times

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: D Tudhope| T: K A Ryan

5/2

By Exceed And Excel and made €135,000 as a yearling. Powerful connections do well at this track and interesting to see what the market makes of this newcomer.

Form:

(1)

J R Cavagin¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley

22/1

Finished sixth behind a subsequent 'National Stakes' winner on debut at Doncaster (5f; good to firm). Would need to step up quite a bit on what he showed to play a leading role in this contest. Yard in good form.

Form: 6

(2)

Nomadic Empire⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: D O'Meara

1/2

Out of the two in this race who have experience on their side, he has the better form to his name which was achieved when he finished third over C&D to the useful Muker. This looks a less taxing assignment on paper and he is the one to beat.

Form: 3

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Max Oclock

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: R Fell & S Murray

12/1

Camacho filly. Half-sister to three winners including 6f winner Music Therapist. Dam won over 7f. Respected on debut but market likely to be the best guide to her chances.

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Forecasts

Nomadic Empire (1/2), Ancient Times (5/2), Max Oclock (12/1), J R Cavagin (22/1)

A disappointing turn out for this opening contest with NOMADIC EMPIRE fancied to build upon the promise he showed over this C&D last week when third to an exciting sort. That is the best form on offer and it will take a decent sort to beat the selection. If he is to be turned over, Ancient Times looks the most likeliest candidate to spring a minor surprise. His connections have a history of success on the Knavesmire. This debutante cost €135,000 as a yearling, is bred to be useful and starts out at a manageable level. Max Oclock is the other newcomer in the field and could run into a place, while J R Cavagin showed minor promise on debut in a decent race.