18:38 Bath

Friday 9 June 2023

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British EBF 40th Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:38 | Winning time: 1m 8.96s

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Revenue³²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| BF

9/1

Clearly knew job well when making winning debut in a Brighton maiden (5.2f) in April (beat subsequent winner). Best not judged too harshly on subsequent third in 4-runner Windsor novice 32 days ago and likely has further progress in him.

Form: 13

(2)

Empire Of Light

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: C Johnston

17/2

Foaled January 15. 52,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to useful 6f-7f winner Breaking Records and smart 2-y-o 6f and winner Kessaar. Dam unraced. Makes appeal on paper and betting should guide on debut.

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Ikhtiary

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: Tom Clover

15/2

Foaled March 6. €12,000 foal, €16,000 yearling, 42,000 gns 2-y-o, Harry Angel colt. Closely related to 1m/9f winner Wakeel and half-brother to 5f-9f winner Zabarqan.

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John Steed³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Ray Dawson| T: D Loughnane

11/2

Fared best of newcomers when runner-up in 5f maiden here in May. Never figured from wide draw in Lily Agnes at Chester 9 days later but better showing not ruled out returned to calmer waters.

Form: 27

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Toca Madera¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: B J Meehan

5/4

Promising sort. 6/1, third of 10 in minor event at this course (5f, firm) on debut 14 days ago, doing best work at the finish. Rates the type to have derived plenty from that and one to consider.

Form: 3

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Relentless Warrior²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

17/2

Soldier's Call colt who left debut effort well behind when second of 11 in a C&D maiden 23 days ago, keeping on. In good hands and likely he can do better still.

Form: 02

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Mighty Pearl

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: R Coakley| T: A West

100/1

Foaled January 16. 3,000 gns foal, Pearl Secret gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f winner Ffion. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner.

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Dapperling⁵³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| BF

16/1

Twice-raced maiden. 8/11, second of 3 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 53 days ago, no extra final 1f. Heavy ground may well have not been ideal then and this should reveal more returned to a quicker surface.

Form: 52

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Phoenix Moon

Age: 2| Weight: 8-10| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D J Coakley

14/1

Foaled March 23. 15,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Starsong. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-11f winner Mixology.

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Forecasts

Toca Madera (5/4), John Steed (11/2), Ikhtiary (15/2), Empire Of Light (17/2), Relentless Warrior (17/2), Revenue (9/1), Phoenix Moon (14/1), Dapperling (16/1), Mighty Pearl (100/1)

TOCA MADERA produced a promising first effort and was noted doing his best work at the finish over the minimum trip here 2 weeks ago. This slightly longer trip will hold no fears and with progress anticipated, he could be the answer. Revenue's latest Windsor run can be overlooked and he's respected, with John Steed and Relentless Warrior also fancied to feature.