Newbury
Tomorrow,Β FlatClass 21m
Verdict
Verdict
Roger Varian saddled a few 2-y-o winners at the recent Doncaster St Leger meeting and KOKBASTAU is an intriguing candidate for the yard. He fetched 300,000 gns as a foal and it looks significant that he's starting off in this traditionally informative race rather than the calmer waters of a maiden. Cases can be made for all six of his rivals, with Goodwood Galaxy feared most on the assumption that he'll put his inauspicious York run behind him here. Look To The Stars is third choice.
Kokbastau
Goodwood Galaxy
Look To The Stars
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Goodwood GalaxyJ: Rossa RyanT: David MenuisierF: 147
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWinner on debut at Salisbury in June. 20 lengths last of 7 to Gewan in Acomb Stakes (22/1) at York (7f, good) 30 days ago. Probably amiss on that occasion and merits respect on the strength of his fourth to subsequent Group 1 scorer Zavateri in the Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in July. - 2. Look To The StarsJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 221
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWon 9-runner novice at Kempton (7f, 5/4) 14 days ago, which was his first start since being gelded. Pulled clear of the rest with the highly-touted runner-up there and while this is more demanding, he has to enter calculations. 
3. Loz VegasJ: Harry DaviesT: Peter Chapple-HyamF: 02- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictTwice-raced maiden. 40/1, second of 4 in maiden at Sandown (8f, good) 43 days ago (badly hampered and subsequently awarded the race). More on his plate in this warm-looking contest.
4. Tierra Del ToroJ: Hector CrouchT: Ralph BeckettF: 21- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWon 10-runner novice at Kempton (7f, 4/9) 30 days ago, staying on well to score in decisive fashion. This is a tougher assignment, but he boasts a good pedigree, is in good hands and almost certainly has more to offer.
5. Bourbon BluesJ: Joe LeavyT: Brian MeehanF: 018645- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFairly useful gelding. Winner at Brighton in May. 11/1, 7ΒΌ lengths fifth of 7 to Bow Echo in listed race at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Strong claims based on his effort in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, but there's nevertheless an air of vulnerability about him.- 6. KokbastauJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Roger Varian
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFoaled March 8. 300,000 gns foal, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner (stayed 1m) Ivawood, and granddaughter of Prix de l'Opera winner Kinnaird. Interesting that his top yard are pitching him in here for his debut and the market should point the way. 
7. UniterJ: Jason WatsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 2
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictThird of 11 in novice (11/2) at Kempton (8f) on debut 23 days ago, not knocked about. Sizeable step forward needed here, but improvement is almost certainly on the way and he represents the yard that has saddled 2 of the last 3 winners of this race.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite