GB - Newmarket - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good to Firm

28.5K

VIEW

Verdict

HAFFNER showed plenty when second in an historically strong maiden at the Curragh on debut. This longer trip looks sure to benefit, and he has strong claims to get off the mark. Charlie Appleby won this with a subsequent 1000 Guineas winner on debut 2 years ago and his newcomer Al Wathba commands respect, while the relatively inexpensive Lord Of Winterfell shouldn't be underestimated. Subscription is another very well-bred newcomer to note.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	$375,000 yearling Justify colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to Irish St Leger winner Order of St George. Shaped with plenty of encouragement behind better-fancied stablemate on debut at Curragh (6f). Will improve stepping up in trip and looks the one they all have to beat. 1st Pick 2 Haffner (Usa) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis $375,000 yearling Justify colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to Irish St Leger winner Order of St George. Shaped with plenty of encouragement behind better-fancied stablemate on debut at Curragh (6f). Will improve stepping up in trip and looks the one they all have to beat.
1	Foaled February 19. €900,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 8.3f winner Empirical. Dam, 6f winner, sister to Chartwell Fillies' Stakes winner/Matron Stakes runner-up Lily's Angel. Yard's Desert Flower (subsequent 1000 Guineas winner) took this on debut 2 years ago. Very interesting. 2nd Pick 1 Al Wathba (Fr) Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby J: William Buick T: Charlie Appleby	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Foaled February 19. €900,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 8.3f winner Empirical. Dam, 6f winner, sister to Chartwell Fillies' Stakes winner/Matron Stakes runner-up Lily's Angel. Yard's Desert Flower (subsequent 1000 Guineas winner) took this on debut 2 years ago. Very interesting.
3	32,000 gns breeze-up by New Bay. Did by far the best of those held up when eye-catching third (travelled well) on debut at Salisbury (6f, heavy). Clocked some notable closing sectionals that day and would have made even more impact with clear run. Sure to progress and shouldn't be underestimated. 3rd Pick 3 Lord Of Winterfell Jockey: Clifford Lee Trainer: Patrick Owens J: Clifford Lee T: Patrick Owens	86	-	-	-	6%
Analysis 32,000 gns breeze-up by New Bay. Did by far the best of those held up when eye-catching third (travelled well) on debut at Salisbury (6f, heavy). Clocked some notable closing sectionals that day and would have made even more impact with clear run. Sure to progress and shouldn't be underestimated.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bug

An apprentice jockey.

Track Bias

The term used to identify which parts of the track or running styles are producing more winners.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.