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18:25 Windsor

Sportingbet.com E.b.f. Novice Stakes (Class 5)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 5f 10y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £6,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 2.31s
  • Off Time: 18:25:45
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Navajo Chief

50/1

    2
    Silk -

    Footstepsofspring (FR)

    11/10

      1(5)
      Silk - Royal Blue, White striped sleeves, White cap

      Nadeen (IRE)

      36 D
      15/8
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-5

      awkward start, in touch, effort over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, and kept on

      2(6)
      Silk - Emerald green, pink star, striped sleeves and cap

      Antonius Moris (IRE)

      23 D
      6/1
      • Form 1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-2

      in touch, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, one pace

      3(3)
      Silk - White, Royal Blue sash, Red sleeves, White cap, Royal Blue star

      Ba Jetstream

      25/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      slowly into stride, never dangerous

      4(4)
      Silk - Red, Emerald Green triple diamond, armlets and diamond on cap

      Footstepsofspring (FR)

      11
      11/10
      • Form 62
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, and kept on

      5(1)
      Silk - White, Orange cross belts, Orange cap

      Navajo Chief

      50/1
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12

      tracked leaders, effort to lead 1f out, ran on

      6(2)
      Silk - Emerald green, dark blue braces, emerald green sleeves, dark blue stars, striped cap

      Bramshill Lady (IRE)

      14 t
      12/1
      • Form 4
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-7

      tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong

      Previous results

      2008
      (4)
      Silk -

      Danehill Destiny

      3/2
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-0

      In depth

      Verdict

      It seems a fact of life that Richard Hannon wins the first at Windsor on a Monday night, and his fine record can continue here with FOOTSTEPSOFSPRING, who's taken to get the better of Nadeen and Antonius Moris. The Hannon horse improved markedly from debut when stepped up from five to six furlongs, finishing second in a Goodwood maiden. He was nabbed late on but looks to have this sort of contest within his capabilities, sooner rather than later. A 72,000 Guineas purchase as a yearling, he's related to a couple of German 2,000 Guineas winners, and is likely to be at the vanguard early on. Connections will hope that this time he can hold on. The other two on our shortlist have a marginally better draw; Nadeen won on debut at Brighton despite a tardy start over five furlongs, to justify good support. It wasn't a great race though, and he'll need to come on if he's going to repeat that. Antonius Moris was also a winner first time out, his win coming at Warwick last week. He's Tom Dascombe's only runner on the card, and the trainer's said he expects further improvement. Navajo Chief and BA Jetstream are newcomers who could be absolutely anything; neither have any fancy entries or cost much, but any market support should be noted. Our support though goes with Footstepsofspring.

      Formwatch

      Nadeen (IRE) 10-11fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, strong challenge final furlong, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Little Perisher (8-12) by hd, 8 ran.

      Antonius Moris (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead near finish, won at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Reddy To Star (8-11) by nk, 7 ran.

      Ba Jetstream Monsieur Bond colt out of Merch Rhyd-y-grug.

      Footstepsofspring (FR) 11-2 (9-3) Led on rail, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Goodwood Maestro (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.

      Navajo Chief King's Best colt out of Navajo Rainbow.

      Bramshill Lady (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Yer Woman (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo stks (5) gd in May.