⭐ Main Contenders

Inishbeg

Runner-up twice behind useful types at Redcar and Newcastle. Sets the standard on form and a leading player.

Advance Twentyfive

Consistent 2yo who should be competitive returning from a break. Solid claims.

Zarvali

Improved when second in an Irish nursery and remains unexposed. Open to further progress.

Forest Phoenix

Showed late headway when fifth at Catterick recently. Should come on for that run.

⚠️ Next Best / Dangers

Weffaag

Expensive yearling who shaped modestly on debut. In good hands and likely to improve.

Blue Boy Junior

Cost £80,000 at breeze-ups and worth noting in the market on debut.

Deep Sleep

Showed ability in three 2yo runs but needs to find improvement against stronger rivals.

Fozzie

Now gelded after modest efforts. Scope for progress but needs to show more.

Talking In Kode

Finished behind Forest Phoenix on debut and needs to improve to reverse form.

❌ Outsiders / Weak Profiles

Act Of Honor

Poor form in two runs and likely being aimed at handicaps after this.

Clova Royale

Newcomer who may need further and could be one for later.

Dream Odyssey

Yard not noted for debut winners. Market may guide but others preferred.

Haltonwood

Regressed from debut and looks more one for handicaps.

Pop The Question

Hurdle winner with little appeal back on the Flat at this trip.

Saxon Gem

Limited promise last season and needs significant improvement.

Simba’s Pride

Long absence and has plenty to find on known form.

📊 Race Summary

• Previous placed form sets a clear benchmark
• Improvement from 2yo to 3yo stage is key
• Market support important for newcomers
• Several runners likely targeting handicaps after this

Best Profile: Proven placed form against strong opposition with scope for further progress

🏁 Final Verdict

1st Choice: Inishbeg

Main Danger: Advance Twentyfive

Value Angle: Zarvali

Solid juvenile form is the key angle, with Inishbeg setting the standard and looking the most reliable option in a race full of unknowns.