British EBF Joan Snow Memorial Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:18 | Winning time: 1m 16.15s

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Bob Mali²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: James Doyle| T: Ollie Sangster| OR: 84| D

11/10

Maintained unbeaten record in 8-runner novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy, 5/4) 20 days ago, well on top finish. Should progress again so he's on the shortlist.

Form: 11

(1)

Rock Hunter^t⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 83

18/1

Well prepared to make a winning start at Chantilly (5f, heavy) and runner-up next 2 starts. Hasn't progressed, however, looking half-hearted in sales race at York last time fitted with tongue tie. Gelded.

Form: 220670

(5)

Ardennes⁴⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Tom Marquand| T: E Walker| OR: 83| CD

6/1

Good fourth of 16 in a hot nursery at Goodwood (6f) in August before flying too high in listed company at York last time. Eased in class and the one to beat on the pick of his form.

Form: 61240

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Marvelman¹⁰³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding

9/1

Foaled March 17. 140,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Dam maiden, sister to smart 1m winner (stayed 10.5f) Volta and half-sister to smart winner up to 12.5f Calvados Blues. Displayed ability amidst obvious greenness when fifth of 8 at Newmarket in June. Sure to progress.

Form: 5

(4)

Persian Spirit²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| D

85/40

Foaled February 15. Invincible Spirit filly. Dam lightly-raced sister to very smart 1¼m/10.4f winner Danadana and useful 1¾m-16.6f winner Zeeband. Ignored in the betting but travelled with plenty of zest when making a winning start at Newbury a month ago. More to come so plenty to like.

Form: 1

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Ejuna

Age: 2| Weight: 8-10| J: Darragh Keenan| T: C Allen

150/1

Foaled May 13. €50,000 foal, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Invincible Spirit filly. Closely related to useful winner up to 1m Maystar and winner up to 7f Pocket The Packet. This is no easy introduction.

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Forecasts

Bob Mali (11/10), Persian Spirit (85/40), Ardennes (6/1), Marvelman (9/1), Rock Hunter (18/1), Ejuna (150/1)

PERSIAN SPIRIT created a fine impression when making a winning debut at Newbury a month ago and in receipt of weight from most, is fancied to remain unbeaten. Ardennes will find this easier than the listed race he contested last time so he commands respect, along with hat-trick seeking colt Bob Mali.