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Saturday 26 June 2021

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William Hill Play Responsibly/EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:17 | Winning time: 1m 1.24s

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Kingboard Star²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Edward Greatrex| T: E Walker| D

8/13

19,000 gns yearling, 130,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory colt who made a winning start in smooth fashion in 9-runner minor event at Bath (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago, leading over 1f out. More to come.

Form: 1

(4)

Secret Strength¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: David Egan| T: R Hannon| OR: 91| D

7/2

Displayed a willing attitude when landing 5-runner novice at Musselburgh (5f) earlier this month but ran no sort of race up in grade at Royal Ascot 11 days ago. Can bounce back on all-weather debut.

Form: 2410

(2)

Catch Cunningham¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan

9/1

Twice-raced maiden. Improved on debut effort when third of 7 in minor event (8/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Open to progress back down at the minimum trip.

Form: 63

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Cotai Class

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rowan Scott| T: Phillip Makin

40/1

Foaled February 23. €20,000 foal, £30,000 yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 7f).

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Cotai Grey¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: J Garritty| T: Jedd O'Keeffe

40/1

Ran to only a modest level when last of 5 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, firm, 18/1) on debut 17 days ago, fading final 1f. Hard to see him featuring here.

Form: 5

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Mehsmerise

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: G Lee| T: B Smart

20/1

Foaled May 6. £20,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Wholelotafun and 1¼m winner Dreamboat Dave. Dam 1m winner.

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Scattering

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas

7/1

Foaled January 18. Showcasing colt. Dam ran twice out of useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Scarlet Runner. Interesting newcomer.

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(1)

Cianciana

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison

125/1

Foaled January 31. £800 yearling, Cityscape filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Duke of Bronte.

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Forecasts

Kingboard Star (8/13), Secret Strength (7/2), Scattering (7/1), Catch Cunningham (9/1), Mehsmerise (20/1), Cotai Class (40/1), Cotai Grey (40/1), Cianciana (125/1)

A few in with a shout here but the vote goes to KINGBOARD STAR, who made a winning start in smooth fashion at Bath just over 3 weeks ago and, with further improvement a distinct possibility, can maintain his unbeaten record for Ed Walker. Secret Strength heads the dangers on his all-weather debut back in calmer waters after his Royal Ascot flop, ahead of Catch Cunningham.