Having shown promise in a Wolverhampton event that has thrown up a couple of subsequent winners, STAGE WINNER holds particularly good claims, especially as this longer distance looks likely to suit. Interesting newcomer City Of God is second choice, ahead of major form contender Best Rate and likely improver Tawasol.[Steve Boow]
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Clear promise in AW contests over 7f/1m, latest at Lingfield where he did well in difficult circumstances (came from a difficult position having stumbled at the start); major player on the figures.
135,000gns yearling; Kodiac half-brother to Qatari 7f 2yo winner Moyet, out of maiden half-sister to 1,000 Guineas and Irish/Yorkshire Oaks winner Blue Bunting; major stable; the pick of the newcomers.
Brother to his connections' 7f-8.6f AW handicap winner Jazzy Angel (RPR 76); looks one for later on, assuming he takes after that sibling; market should offer further guidance.
Trailed home last of 12 at Newmarket (7f) in August for an inauspicious debut; subsequent gelding operation and the fitting of a hood need to make a big difference.
Both starts for John O'Donoghue at Dundalk, better effort when front-running fourth over 7f latest; still with same owners; has a modest RPR but could take another step forward.
Related to plenty of winners for his stable but they have tended to get better with experience (all unplaced on debut); seems likely to need this first outing.
Bred to be suited by AW and duly showed some promise with his midfield finish here (6f) last month, while shaping as if he'll relish this extra furlong; that form has received a couple of boosts since; respected with improvement on the cards.
Hindered by a tardy start, inexperience and possibly the soft ground at Windsor (6f) four months ago; had wind surgery since; in good hands and should be capable of better; interesting.
Has finished only seventh in both runs and looks the type who'll be more interesting in handicaps shortly; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Thrice-raced filly who made the frame at Southwell the last twice, albeit was only a modest third upped to 7f latest; has ability but likely needs some improvement to get off the mark.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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