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Thursday 16 May 2024

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British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 58.4s

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Big Evs¹⁹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Appleby| OR: 113| D

4/7

Enjoyed a terrific first season scoring four times, most notably in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita (5f, firm) in November, his early speed meaning he was always in an ideal position. Carries a penalty and looks the one to beat provided he's fully tuned up.

Form: 211011-

(1)

Dark Vintage^v1²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 95| D

14/1

Fairly useful winner in America who ran well from what looked a stiff mark on first outing since leaving Peter Eurton after 6 months off when sixth of 9 at Sandown (5f, good) just under 3 weeks ago. Will need to improve again but every chance he'll sharpen up for his return.

Form: 3122-6

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Kylian²⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 101| D

5/1

Bolted up in a listed race at Sandown in July but hasn't gone on as hoped since, 6¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Big Evs in Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) when last seen 8 months ago. Has since switched stable and will be interesting to see how he fares in the market.

Form: 211365-

(7)

Mon Na Slieve²³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 92| CD

14/1

C&D winner on debut at this meeting last year. Rust best excused when 7¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Beautiful Diamond in listed race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) when last seen 7 months ago and will need a jolt of improvement if he's to feature returning at this level.

Form: 1854-

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Sommelier^p1⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: M Botti| OR: 98

12/1

Progressive sort who won 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden company on AW last year and found further progress making handicap debut when very good ½-length second at Newcastle on New Year's Day. Disappointed there last time though, and needs to prove effectiveness on turf. Cheekpieces on.

Form: 411-29

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Sports Coach^t1²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: K R Burke| OR: 89| BF| D

28/1

Progressive colt over winter who doubled his tally despite signs of lingering greenness at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. Went off favourite but ran poorly making his handicap/turf debut after 4 months off at Sandown (5f, good) just under 3 weeks ago and now a tongue tie goes on.

Form: 311-8

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Unbreak My Heart²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: J P Fahy| T: C G Cox| OR: 97| D

11/1

Built on debut promise when scoring at Bath last June and ended 2-y-o campaign with an excellent 2 lengths third of 13 to Inquisitively in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) in October, finishing well. Had little go right on her return last month, so remains with potential.

Form: 31363-0

Forecasts

Big Evs (4/7), Kylian (5/1), Unbreak My Heart (11/1), Sommelier (12/1), Dark Vintage (14/1), Mon Na Slieve (14/1), Sports Coach (28/1)

This seemingly revolves around BIG EVS, who rounded off an outstanding 2-y-o campaign with success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita and should prove a tough nut to crack provided he's ready to roll. Unbreak My Heart was progressive as a 2-y-o, and having had little go right on her return at Bath last month, she may emerge as the main danger, while Kylian is an interesting runner following a recent switch of yards.