13:50 Newmarket

Tuesday 18 April 2023

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bet365 British EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 1m 30.94s

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(2)

Think Climate¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: A Kirby| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 89| D

50/1

Easy winner from the front in a couple of 7f AW events at the end of last year but faded out of it over 1m on recent return at Chelmsford. Race-fitness is a plus, as is this return to 7f. Well beaten on turf on debut. 2000 Guineas entry.

Form: 611-9

(1)

Awtaad Prince¹⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Stefano Cherchi| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 88

66/1

Off the mark in 6f Leicester novice in the mud in October. Not so good in 7f listed race at Saint-Cloud final start and plenty to find on return against some promising rivals.

Form: 6515-

(4)

City Of Kings²²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| D

11/4

Came on plenty for his debut to win decent 7f Ascot maiden in September, looking a useful colt in the making as he battled well having raced keenly. Headgear worn at 2 yrs left off. 1 of 2 runners for yard who cleaned up at this track in 2022 (spectacular 41% strike rate). 2000 Guineas entry.

Form: 51-

(8)

Hi Royal²¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R L Moore| T: K A Ryan

9/2

Excellent pedigree and built on a promising start in another strong renewal of the Convivial Maiden at York when landing 1m Ayr novice a month later (eased late). More to come this year and holds several big-race entries.

Form: 31-

(9)

Holguin¹⁹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 94

6/1

Kept on the go all year in 2022 and did well after his winning debut in April (only blip came in the Coventry), improving to finish placed in valuable contests last 2 starts. Looked to have the scope to train on and he's an interesting contender.

Form: 12032-

(7)

Majestic Pride^h¹⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| D

2/1

Bred to go to the top (half-brother to top-class winner up to 1¼m Farhh) and off the mark in 7f Chelmsford novice (1/4-on) in November despite doing plenty wrong. Should be a lot more to come from him in 2023. 1 of 2 for yard (both hold Guineas entries) who did so well at this track last year.

Form: 21-

(3)

Mukeedd¹⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: S & E Crisford| D

10/1

Brother to useful 7f/1m winner Tarrabb and landed a gamble having been well backed on debut at Newcastle (7f) 5 months ago, his rider not having to go for everything. That form doesn't amount to much but he'll improve. Entered in the 2000 Guineas.

Form: 1-

(6)

Tenjin^h¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Darragh Keenan| T: J Ryan| OR: 97

28/1

Has had the most racing by far of these but established as a useful gelding, running well a few times in AW events over the winter. Surely vulnerable to improvers here, though. Hood back on.

Form: 3-24330

(5)

Powerdress³⁷¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| C

16/1

£130,000 yearling with useful pedigree. Not seen after her winning debut in 5f maiden at this meeting last year but looked a good prospect then (athletic sort) and she holds a 1000 Guineas entry.

Form: 1-

Forecasts

Majestic Pride (2/1), City Of Kings (11/4), Hi Royal (9/2), Holguin (6/1), Mukeedd (10/1), Powerdress (16/1), Tenjin (28/1), Think Climate (50/1), Awtaad Prince (66/1)

A host of promising 3-y-os and the betting will be revealing but it's very easy to be drawn to Charlie Appleby's pair MAJESTIC PRIDE and City of Kings, with narrow preference for the former, a half-brother to Farhh and the choice of Buick. Holguin enjoyed a good 2-y-o campaign and looks the type to train on so he's got to be respected. Hi Royal is another with the scope to rate much higher in 2023.