7f Charbonnel Et Walker British EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race) (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (Class 3) (2yo)
Going: Good
Runners: 11
Bangkok -
Ran great race on debut for Andrew Balding. Deserved favourite who will take some beating.
Murray River -
John Gosden has a wealth of talented two-year-olds. This Derby entrant has fair each-way claims if priced 13/2 & less SP.
Prince Eiji -
Cost 2,600,000 guineas at the yearling sales. Stable can win on debut but will need to be a talent to lower the colours of the hot favourite.
Fox Vardy -
Great to see Martyn Meade training a Frankel 2yo in the ownership of King Power Racing Co Ltd. Meade can ready a debutant.
Gambon -
Once raced for Eve Johnston-Houghton. Ran a nice debut but been off course for over two months.
God Has Given -
An expensive yearling purchase costing 350,000 guineas in the ownership of the China Horse Club International Ltd. Not fancied in the betting but worth noting in the market.
El Picador -
Not best fancied on debut when eighth. Needs to find improvement. Unless seriously backed, others look more likely.
Felix The Poet -
Archie Watson has been inspired in these last few seasons. However, this gelding doesn't look fancied here.
L'Un Deux Trois -
Michael Bell can win with debutantes and some at big prices. This 50,000 euro purchase may be best watched today.
Red Armada -
Interesting that Clive Cox gave this horse a Group entry. He didn't look that good on debut and needs to improve. Maybe better than see.
Conclusion: Bangkok is a worthy favourite after a smart debut. Prince Eiji could have each-way claims for Roger Varian. Red Armada needs to improve considerably but interesting why Cox gave this horse a Group entry. May have a little more going for it than looks.
