14:20 Chester
Friday 11 September 2020
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Retraining Of Racehorses (ROR) EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)
- 2YO only | Class 4 | 7f 127y | Good (Good to Soft in places) | 9 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:22 | Winning time: 1m 37.36s
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300,000 gns purchase who shaped with promise on debut in useful 7f Sandown maiden last month. Improvement should be forthcoming and he has to enter calculations.
Beaten 13½ lengths when fourth of 9 on recent introduction at Newmarket (7f), but, as a well-bred colt from a top yard, he is likely to do better in time.
Looked in need of the experience when fifth in a 10-runner minor event on debut at Haydock (6f). Yard has won 2 of the 3 previous runnings of this contest and he should be more street-wise this time.
Runner-up first time out at Newmarket (7f) and performed to a similar level when third in 1m Goodwood maiden 12 days ago. Arguably lacks the scope of some of these, but he's a key player nonetheless.
Failed to lay a glove on the first 2 when third on recent Musselburgh debut (7.2f), but they both had the benefit of prior experience and conditions were very testing on that occasion. Should improve.
No impact starting out in 6.1f minor event here last month and likely to struggle once again.
Clear of the rest when runner-up on debut at Haydock (7f) in July. Disappointing over same C&D next time (hung badly and was unrideable in the closing stages), though, and stall 9 is hardly ideal.
Good pedigree and strong in the market ahead of Haydock debut, but quickly beat a retreat once headed around 2f out. However, better can be expected with that experience under his belt.
Immediately hampered after missing the break when last of 7 on debut here (7f). Should do better in time, but on this occasion that yard may have a better chance of success with Master Zoffany.
Forecasts
Dubai Honour (10/3), Keep Right On (10/3), Aquaman (10/3), Rival (7/1), State Of Bliss (8/1), Master Zoffany (17/2), Tommy And Andy (16/1), Falcon Brook (25/1), Red Walls (200/1)
The majority of these are open to improvement, AQUAMAN chief among them. He showed clear signs of promise in what looked a very good Sandown maiden and this well-bred colt may well be the answer. Rival has a fair bit to prove following his disappointing display at Haydock and Keep Right On, who has shown a fair level of ability in his 2 starts, is feared most. Master Zoffany merits respect, too.
- AQUAMAN (IRE)
- KEEP RIGHT ON (IRE)
- MASTER ZOFFANY (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £4,980.002nd: £1,491.003rd: £746.004th: £373.005th: £186.006th: £93.00
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