15:10
British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 3, 7f, Flat, 2yo, 6 runners
Winning time 1m 27.42s
- Going
- Good To Firm
- Surface
- Turf
Result
Marco Ghiani
Marco Botti
Dwelt at the break - settled at the tail - given a nudge with 2f remaining - progress into contention entering the final furlong - stayed on well to edge in front on the line
Billy Loughnane
George Boughey
Settled in the pack early - roused along with 2f left - closed on the pace-setter inside the final furlong - driven out to the line - grabbed second but couldn't get to the winner
Luke Catton (3)
John & Thady Gosden
Set the pace from the off - pressed for effort a furlong out - come under attack from every angle in the closing stages - overtaken with under 110yds left and edged out of second near the line
Connor Planas
Charlie Appleby
Fretting in the stalls before the off - travelled with enthusiasm up with the pace - pushed along 2f from home and lost ground briefly - found a willing response and made up ground inside the final furlong - stayed on well to close - just denied close home in 4th
Darragh Keenan
William Haggas
Travelled eagerly in the pack - asked for effort 2f out and responded with purpose inside the final furlong - finished fifth but never threatened the principals
Neil Callan
John Butler
Settled with eagerness close to the pace - into contention with 2f left - urged into second before the furlong marker - dropped away fast near the line to finish sixth
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.