630 windsor monday

                                              British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes 6 Furlongs

A really interesting heat, which looks likely to go to one of the newcomers. A few well bred 2 year old's from likely stables go here and it could be a race to keep in the notebook

Bonjour Steve- A consistent type with 2 placed efforts from his 3 runs to date. However this looks a decent contest  and could be stronger than the races he has contested so far. Beaten over 4 lengths on his first try at 6 furlongs last time at Salisbury and will have to improve a chunk if he is to win here

Bowsers Bold- Well beaten in his 2 runs to date and trainer not noted for winners in this sphere-6/78 since 2011- would be a surprise winner

Canary Lad- From the Alan Jarvis stable, owners horses are often well backed and will be see if the money comes for this one. Trainer 0-12 with his juveniles this year, although a few very highly tried, and not enough in his pedigree to make him a play here

Captain Bob- A colt by Dark Angel from the Charlie Hills stable who cost 80,000 Euros as a yearling. Trainer is doing very well with 2yos-13 of 30 have won or been runner up this year- and has crack kiwi jockey James MacDonald on his back. 3 of his siblings have won at two and looks the part on paper

Drinkuptrig- Bushranger colt who was 9th of 13 in a Newmarket maiden over 7 furlongs on debut when he was an unconsidered 66/1 shot. Trainer has a poor strike rate with his juveniles, operating at 3% in the past five years and would have to be very well backed to be considered a win proposition

Kickboxer- Cost 26,000 as a yearling and comes from a family which this trainer has done well with in the past. Plenty of speed in the pedigree with his dam being a 5 furlong winner at two, and having produced the group 2 winning juvenile Ajigilo and other speedy sorts. Already gelded, which is a concern but one to note in the market

Nezar- £65,000 Mastercraftsman colt from the William Haggas stable who are having a productive time with their juveniles. Potentially will be better when upped in trip, and already gelded. Market check essential in relation to his stablemate, but without the benefit of that, it would be natural to think he is the second string for the stable with William Buick on board

Shyron- from a yard who have only sent out one juvenile so far this year. That one is very useful having won her first 2, this jockey on board for debut, before running well at the royal meeting. Potentially well drawn and has a precocious pedigree, dam 5 furlong winner at two, a half sister to others, out of a 5 furlong 2 year old winner. Has to be respected on paper and one to keep an eye on

Smart Salute- Royal Applause colt who got a good mention from his trainer on his website. The stable is well respected in this sphere and can get winners first time out. Cost £55,000 and is out a well connected dam who placed over 7 furlongs on the track. Well worth a second look

Grass Green- only filly in the field and the most expensive of these to sell at auction costing £85,000. Has Ryan Moore on board so is reasonable to assume she is the stables number one here. Dam didn't make the track but is well related, being a half sister to the Raymond Tooth owned group one winning juvenile Indian Ink, and other decent sorts, albeit over further. Very appealing on paper and must be taken seriously for a inform connections

Verdict- possibly an above average maiden which looks likely to go to one of the seven newcomers. Grass Green has to be respected with the fillies allowance for the Haggas team. However preference is given to Charlie Hills colt Captain Bob. This son of Dark Angel cost £80,000 and has relatives who have done well at two. Of the many other interesting newcomers Smart Salute makes most appeal

1 Captain Bob
2 Grass Green
3 Smart Salute