Doncaster runner-up SEA FORCE has a particularly good chance at the weights and is taken to go one better. Thirsk scorer Montpellier is feared most, ahead of Blue Lancero who is open to improvement. Silent Storm looks best of the newcomers.[Steve Boow]
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Wootton Bassett gelding who made a promising debut in Thirsk maiden (7f, good; scored readily) five weeks ago; the form has received a couple of boosts since; respected under 7lb penalty.
Finished third of seven in 7f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm), beaten about 7l by the first two but faring best of the newcomers; open to progress with the experience under his belt.
Nicely bred and cost 425,000gns as a yearling but has performed well below expectations in two runs; the way things are looking, he may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
Wore blinkers and recorded only a modest RPR, nonetheless showing some ability, at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in sole start for Ollie Sangster; sold for 2,500gns since; others preferred.
Went down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on reappearance and is bred to do much better still, being related to two Group 3 winners for his owner; leading contender.
Belied his 250-1 odds with fourth-place finish, despite traffic issues, in Doncaster novice contest (7f, good); one of the main contenders, provided he backs up that effort.
