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12:15 York

William Hill EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • 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 0.46s
  • Off Time: 12:15:29
  • 4 Ran
1(3)
Silk - Grey
  • Age 2
  • Weight 9-5

chased leaders, switched left and closed over 2f out, pressing front pair entering final furlong, 3rd and held final 100 yards, one pace

2(1)
Silk - Light Blue and Dark Blue stripes, Dark Blue sleeves, Light Blue stars, Dark Blue cap
  • Form 6
  • Age 2
  • Weight 9-5

went left start, soon prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, ran on well

3(2)
Silk - Red, gold braid, white sleeves and cap with gold tassel
  • Form 3
  • Age 2
  • Weight 9-5

led 1f, pressed winner, ridden over 1f out, held inside final 100 yards, ran on

4(4)
Silk - White, Black seams, White sleeves, Black stars, White cap, Black star
  • Age 2
  • Weight 9-0

slowly into stride, always last, well beaten over 1f out

In depth

Verdict

Nomadic Empire, a half-brother to a winning sprinter in France, ran with promise over course and distance when third to Muker but Kevin Ryan tends to introduce his best two-year-olds here and ANCIENT TIMES, by Exceed And Excel, will likely know what’s required. Fellow newcomer Max Oclock is a half-sister to three winners but J R Cavagin was very green at Doncaster and may need more time.

Formwatch

Ancient Times Exceed And Excel colt out of Oriental Step.

J R Cavagin (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, never on terms, 6th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Ubettabelieveit (9-2) at Doncaster 5f stks (5) gf in Jun.

Nomadic Empire (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Muker (9-9) at York 5f stks (5) gs in Jul.

Max Oclock (IRE) Camacho filly out of Provence.