York Race 7 - Darley EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
PORTCULLIS (2) sets the standard after a dominant Newmarket 1609m debut win, coming from well back to score by 5.5L. WEHEEDD (7) appeals as the main danger off a Yarmouth 1612m second, beaten 1.25L. ERVANI (4) also rates a key chance after a Wetherby 1609m second, 1.75L away. CELTIC CHARIOT (3) brings a Doncaster 1413m third and can be competitive stepping up in trip.
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Four-year-old filly drawn the inside gate for Rossa Ryan and trainer R M Beckett. Carries 62.5kg. French-bred by Le Havre out of Puggy. Can feature with the right run from barrier 1.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Returned with a win at Newmarket over 1609m on 16 Apr, coming from back in the field to score by 5.5L on good going at $7.50 with 60.5kg. Third-up for the stable this season and now carries 61.5kg with William Buick up for J & T Gosden. Small weight rise and a slightly shorter trip. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Oliver Stammers
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 3rd of 5 at Doncaster over 1413m on 24 Apr, beaten 3.75L by Bunyola Bay at $41 with 60.5kg on good ground. Drops 2kg to 58.5kg and draws better from barrier 3 after jumping from 6 last time. Steps up 170m in trip and retains Oliver Stammers for K Frost. Can improve with the run and setup.
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes off a debut 2nd at Wetherby over 1609m on 26 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Princling on Good going at $5 with 58kg. Steps out 17 days later and rises 0.5kg to 58.5kg. Drawn wider in barrier 8 after barrier 3 last time, with C Lee up for K R Burke. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up after 280 days. Last start 6th of 12 at Kempton over 1408m on 6 Aug, beaten 11.25L at $13 after drawing barrier 13 and settling back. Drops 2kg and draws gate 2 here. Can improve.
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up after 242 days. Last start 4th of 10 after settling back at Doncaster over 1609m on 13 Sep, beaten 7.2L on soft with 59kg at $81 behind Pathein. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 7. Can improve.
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes off a 32-day break after a debut 2nd at Yarmouth over 1612m on 11 Apr, beaten 1.25L on good ground at $4.33. Steps out as a 3YO colt by Lope De Vega for W J Haggas with Tom Marquand up. Carries 58.5kg, up 1kg, and draws barrier 4 after barrier 5 last time. Can improve and has place claims.
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a debut 2nd at Ripon over 1965m on 25 Apr, beaten 1L by Mudita on good going at $13 with 55kg. Steps out from barrier 6 and rises 1.5kg. Distance comes back 382m and the draw improves two spots. Lightly raced 3yo filly for H Bethell who can feature with natural improvement.