Thirsk

Showed a bit when 9½ lengths third of 6 on debut at Catterick (7f). Entitled to do better without troubling the form principals.

€62,000 Palace Pier colt. Finished with running left after being denied a clear run on debut at Newcastle (22/1, 6f), beaten just over 4 lengths. Entitled to leave that bare form behind switched to turf/7f, though has a couple from powerful yards to contend with here.

€180,000 Wootton Bassett colt. Wasn't knocked about when 2 lengths second of 7 over an inadequate trip on debut at Newmarket (6f). Expected to run a big race over the extra furlong (yard 4-7 with novice/maiden runners here in last 5 years).

Athletic Havana Grey colt who cost €170,000 as a foal. Tongue strap on when second to subsequent Coventry Stakes fourth on debut in valuable York novice (5f) 13 weeks ago. Step up to 7f should benefit given the stamina on his dam's side and still entered in Group 2. The one to beat if ready to roll.

Foaled February 11. 95,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to useful 7f winner Nakeeb. Dam useful French 1m/9f winner. Makes appeal on pedigree and market usually reveals if stable fancy one first time up.

Foaled January 30. €37,000 yearling, Coulsty filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Irrelevant. Dam, maiden, closely related to smart winner up to 9f Jack Naylor out of useful 1m-1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Fashionable. Probably out of her depth in this company.