Pricey, hooded newcomers Champion Again Ole (250,000gns) and Spy Chief (750,000gns) are well drawn for powerful yards, although the latter is not bred for sprinting. Rapper's Delight has the benefit of a recent run, and a promising one over C&D at that, but SPITZBERGEN looked an unlucky loser on his debut last autumn and gets the nod.[Graham Wheldon]
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Chelmsford debut fourth last autumn came in a weak maiden and he was below market expectations in one more start over C&D; likely there's improvement in him but maybe over a bit further once handicapping after today.
Gelded £40,000 yearling who was 33-1 for a C&D novice on his debut a fortnight ago, when well held; trainer doesn't have a great record with 3yos here (also runs Rapper's Delight and Sprinter); likely best watched again.
250,000gns yearling who's the first foal of three-time 6f winner, at up to Group 2 level, Royal Intervention; well drawn and a likely looking newcomer (goes in a hood) for a powerful yard.
Debut third last backend (soft) has been well advertised since, as has his subsequent C&D second; helps set the standard, back from five months off in first-time cheekpieces, but might have been better drawn.
Gelded half-brother to the yard's useful sprinter Desperate Hero, who improved significantly with age, and their fair handicapper Whistledown (they also saddle Crestofdistinction); drawn wide on debut and probably best watched.
Gelded £78,000 yearling who's a brother to the yard's Commander Straker and a half-brother to Nuevo Slovo (both 5f 2yo turf winners); this looks a tough introduction.
Gelded £135,000 yearling who's a brother to Bonny Angel and Another Gift, both of whom improved plenty with racing; this looks deeper than the C&D novice in which he made his debut a fortnight ago but there was plenty to like about that opening effort.
From a useful French family and made a pleasing debut at Chelmsford last November, given he was forced round the houses and clearly needed the experience; holds leading claims on his comeback.
Gelded 750,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to five winners, notably Al Suhail (Group 2), Telecaster (Group 2) and Mistral Star (Listed); slightly surprising to see him setting out in a sprint on debut (well drawn; goes in a hood).
Gelded newcomer whose yard is still to get rolling for the year; half-brother Rawaasi gained his sole win over 8.6f and he too may want more of a test in due course.
Dam won over 1m6f and she drops back from 1m for today's AW debut, returning from eight months off; whether she'll have the pace for this from the outside stall is the question and maybe handicaps will be her thing.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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