There is not much to go on but ANGEL OF ANFIELD showed plenty of promise with his close fifth at Ascot last month and sets a good standard on that form. He gets the vote ahead of Chepstow runner-up Born Slippy, who is open to more progress on his step up in trip. Regional Rock looks the part on paper and is an interesting newcomer for Ralph Beckett, although there are several other debutants who need watching in the market including White Ladder and Silver State.[David Moon]
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Harry Angel colt who made a promising start when a close fifth of 13 in useful conditions event at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; sets a good standard on that form and he's open to progress on this step up in trip; key player.
Didn't live up to market expectations on Wolverhampton debut but he left that form well behind when runner-up at Chepstow (5f, good) 11 days ago; still looked inexperienced in that race but he kept on well in the closing stages and this step up in trip looks a good move; respected.
40,000gns breeze-up 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Rhoscolyn (Listed-placed 7f-1m including 2yo; RPR 111), Piper Arrow (1m AW; 86) and La Feile (5f 2yo/7f; 76); dam 1m winner (88), out of 6f 2yo winner; has good target to aim at on debut but needs checking in market.
Took a strong hold and he faded into a well-held fourth of five on recent Kempton debut (5f, AW); stablemate of Born Slippy and he's probably one for further down the line.
February foal; first foal; dam Group-placed 1m winner (RPR 96), closely related to 6f Listed winner Great Ambassador, half-sister to 7f winner Snow Squaw, out of 1m/1m4f Listed winner; yard 24% with 2yos last year and he needs a close look on debut.
February foal; 42,000gns half-brother to four winners including Dutch Kingdom (6f-8.6f AW; RPR 98), Seas Of Wells (6f; 92) and Kimblewick (1m AW 2yo; 85); dam 7f winner (82), closely related to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Damson; plenty to like on paper and interesting to see how he figures in market.
46,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 1m4f AW winner Trojan Storm (RPR 79) and a winner abroad; dam unraced sister to 1m Listed winner Solar Magic, half-sister to 7f 2yo winner/1,000 Guineas second Starscope (dam of top 1m/1m2f performer Inspiral); this looks a tough enough starting point and he could be a longer-term prospect.
May foal; 40,000gns foal, 60,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Beautiful Diamond (5f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 107) and Brazen Idol (6f; 83); dam unplaced 5f 2yo (44), half-sister to Listed-placed 2yo winners Sabre (5f) and Wave Aside (6f); has plenty of speed in pedigree and he's an interesting newcomer.
Ran green after a slow start and was never involved at Chepstow (cheekpieces applied) 11 days ago; should know more on this step up in trip but he needs to leave that initial form a long way behind.
Third foal; half-brother to Italian 6f 2yo/7.5f winner Quentin; dam Italian Listed-placed 7.5f winner, out of 1m winning half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner/good broodmare Superstar Leo; has good standard to aim at on debut and is best watched.
12,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to 5f/6f winner Teddy Boy (RPR 67); dam 5f AW 2yo winner (71), sister to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Siena Gold, half-sister to 5f/6f Listed winner Balmont Mast; bred for speed but he will need to be useful to make a serious impact on debut.
March foal; third foal out of a 6f 2yo/7f AW winner (RPR 95); yard is in decent form but they aren't renowned for 2yo success (0-14 in last last five seasons).
Time Test filly who cost 20,000gns as a yearling; finished a 5l fifth at Chester (5.5f, good) two weeks ago but that was an encouraging start behind an impressive stablemate who went off at odds-on; should know more this time and she's not ruled out upped in trip.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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