A few newcomers from good stables but AL WATHBA and Sommood set the bar high for a race like this, with the former shading preference. Cites is perhaps the most appealing of the debutants on paper.
Al Wathba
Sommood
Cites
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Al Wathba
J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
F: 22
Price History:
1.83
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Scopey €900,000 Wootton Bassett colt who shaped well when chasing home last week's Acomb winner Haffner on his Newmarket debut. Turned over at short odds in a small field at Leicester but might have bumped into a useful one and this Group-entered colt remains one who is sure to win races.
7. Sommood
J: Harry DaviesT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 2
Price History:
2.63
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
€380,000 breeze-up purchase who shaped with plenty of encouragement when second of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago, finishing with running left. Sure to progress.
6. Pure Concept
J: Shane FoleyT: Richard Hannon
Price History:
13.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 9. Lucky Vega colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Mehmas. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 1½m-1¾m winner Ghostwatch. Another debutante who needs monitoring in the betting.
3. Cites
J: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
Price History:
11.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 28. 140,000 gns Wootton Bassett colt. Dam 1½m winner, granddaughter of Blandford Stakes/Premio Federico Tesio winner Royal Ballerina, also second in Oaks/Irish Oaks. Newcomer from a leading stable and interesting to see what the betting makes of him.
4. Gilder Roy
J: Cieren FallonT: James Owen
Price History:
17.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 6. Cracksman colt. Dam, 6f winner, sister to very smart winner up to 7f James Garfield out of useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Whazzat. Another newcomer in this line-up who hails from a good stable.
2. Burningringoffire
J: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes
Price History:
21.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 7. 125,000 gns Blackbeard gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1¼m winner Ride The Thunder and 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Alseyoob. Hooded for debut. The betting should help guide to expectations.
8. Wykehurst Park
J: Callum HutchinsonT: Andrew Balding
Price History:
23.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 15. 62,000 gns Stradivarius. Half-brother to useful winner abroad up to 1¼m Westminster Rocket. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. In good hands but has a good standard to aim at on debut.
5. Peak Tram
J: Dylan HoganT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
F: 46
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Definite signs of promise in a pair of 7f starts (all-weather/turf) but might be one who doesn't really come into his own until handicapping.