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18:55 Epsom Downs

Smarkets EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 7f 3y
  • Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £7,000 added
  • Winner: £4,528
  • 2nd: £1,348
  • 3rd: £673
  • 4th: £337
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 22.64s
  • Off Time: 18:57:21
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Royal Big Night (USA)

11/4

    2
    Silk -

    Bella Vita

    8/1

      1(5)
      Silk - Yellow, black star, black sleeves, white stars, white cap

      Keep It Country Tv

      8
      66/1
      • Form 96
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-2

      steadied start, held up, never dangerous

      2(1)
      Silk - Mcalpine Tartan, Royal Blue armlets and cap

      Majestic Mac

      17
      14/1
      • Form 9
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-2

      led, keen, headed inside final furlong, no extra

      3(3)
      Silk - Emerald Green, Royal Blue sleeves, White cap, Emerald Green spots

      Mendoza (IRE)

      19 BF
      1/2
      • Form 333
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-2
      • Official Rating 80

      edged left start, tracked leader, every chance from over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong

      4(4)
      Silk - Silver, tassel on cap

      Royal Big Night (USA)

      13
      11/4
      • Form 442
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-2
      • Official Rating 78

      chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, led post

      5(6)
      Silk - Beige, Light Green sleeves, Beige armlets, Light Green cap

      Time Trialist

      38
      66/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-2

      steadied in rear, never dangerous

      6(2)
      Silk - White, Dark Blue cross belts and armlets

      Bella Vita

      8/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-11

      short of room start, tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right and still short of room, ran on to lead inside final furlong, headed post

      Previous results

      2017
      (2)
      Silk -

      Doublet (IRE)

      5/6
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-9

      2016
      (2)
      Silk -

      Serengeti Sky (USA)

      2/13
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      2015
      (5)
      Silk -

      Lorelina

      28/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      In depth

      Verdict

      MENDOZA is getting closer and will find this easier than his latest task at Ascot when finishing third over today’s trip. He has the edge over Nottingham runner-up Royal Big Night on today’s terms and can open his account. The latter steps up in distance and looks the main threat to the selection unless the newcomer Bella Vita proves above average though her pedigree suggests she’ll prove best over middle-distances

      Formwatch

      Keep It Country Tv 66-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Isle of Wolves (9-0) at Lingfield 7f stks (6) gf in Jul.

      Majestic Mac 50-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, ran green and always towards rear, 9th of 12, 14l behind Magical Wish (9-2) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.

      Mendoza (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Prominent, led over 2f out, strongly challenged from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Nuremberg (9-2) at Ascot 7f stks (4) gf in Jul.

      Royal Big Night (USA) 9-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Loch Ness Monster (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.

      Time Trialist 80-1 (9-5) Never nearer than mid-division, 12th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Watchmyeverymove (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.

      Bella Vita Aussie Rules filly out of Garabelle.