British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 1m 12.7s

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(2)

Bresson²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 86| BF

1/4

Thrice-raced maiden. Progressive form, third of 14 in minor event (5/4) at Newbury (7f, good) 20 days ago. Sets the bar pretty high.

Form: 323

(3)

Harry's Hero

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes

66/1

Foaled March 12. 2,000 gns foal, 12,000 gns yearling, Hawkbill colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Bulleit. Dam, 2-y-o 6f-7.4f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Cote d'Azur.

Form:

(4)

Hover On The Wind³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: C A Dwyer

9/2

Foaled March 31. 100,000 gns yearling. Dam, closely related to smart 1¼m-13f winner Changingoftheguard. 9/1, fourth of 8 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 35 days ago. Should have more to offer.

Form: 4

(5)

Starshot

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: G Boughey

16/1

Foaled February 10. Acclamation gelding. Half-brother to useful 10.5f winner Calculating and 1¼m winner Sea of Charm. Stable’s first-timers usually supported.

Form:

(1)

Twilight Guest³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: G G Margarson

28/1

Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 35 days ago. Plenty more needed.

Form: 67

Forecasts

Bresson (1/4), Hover On The Wind (9/2), Starshot (16/1), Twilight Guest (28/1), Harry's Hero (66/1)

BRESSON has improved with each run and this looks his easiest opportunity yet, so he's a confident selection unless there's strong market support for George Boughey's newcomer Starshot.