Churchill Tyres EBF Novice Auction Stakes

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Urban War³¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: K Stott| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 77

15/8

Showed ability when third of 12 in 7f AW novice at Lingfield on debut and kept on well given he pulled hard early when successful at Ripon 31 days ago (1m). Likely to improve again.

Form: 31

(6)

Branston Lion²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 72

4/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 10 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, heavy, 5/1) 21 days ago, headed over 1f out. Should be bang there judged on that effort.

Form: 83652

(1)

Ghostly⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: B A Curtis| T: M R Channon

18/1

Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, still in need of the experience when sixth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago, hanging right over 2f out.

Form: 96

(4)

Ivynator

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: C Fellowes

12/1

Foaled March 15. 12,000 gns 2-y-o, Muhaarar colt. Half-brother to French 10.5f winner Vera Blue and 1m winner Versailles. Dam useful French 1¼m winner.

Form:

(7)

Sim Card¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: M L W Bell

9/1

40/1, in need of experience when sixth of 14 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago, running green. Should improve.

Form: 6

(5)

Solid Gold¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Moubarak

2/1

Form: 5

Non-Runners

(2)

Northern General⁶⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 2

T: Olly Williams J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Urban War (15/8), Solid Gold (2/1), Branston Lion (4/1), Sim Card (9/1), Ivynator (12/1), Ghostly (18/1), Northern General (150/1)

URBAN WAR improved from his debut to score at Ripon last month, keeping on well over the longer trip considering how keen he was early on. Provided he learns to relax, he should progress further and can follow up. Branston Lion ran well when runner-up last time and he may have to settle for silver again, while Solid Gold should progress after a promsing initial effort.