Made the frame in three Group races on turf before Listed win at Dundalk (7f, Polytrack) last October; went close in Local Group 2 in Qatar (1m) in February and this Irish challenger holds leading claims under a 3lb penalty.
Promising fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last July on sole 2yo start and he easily justified 1-6 odds in a four-runner novice over this C&D four weeks ago; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 2,000 Guineas entry could have plenty more to offer for his top northern yard.
Third in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket (6f) last July and tapped back into that promise, and more, to win valuable sales race on the other course there (7f) in October; there can be optimism he will be suited by the step up to 1m and he could be in the mix if fully tuned up on his return.
Progressive in defeat on turf across his four 2yo starts and he reappeared with a novice win at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 16 days ago, when odds-on; further improvement is necessary if he's to follow up today, but that can't be ruled out and there's every chance 1m will be fine; yard in good form.
Recovered from slow start to win at 11-5 on debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in February, keeping on well and shaping as though he'd be suited by 1m; others have far greater substance to their form but he's very unexposed and his dam Termagent was a Group 1 winner; not discounted.
Won Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last October on her third start and she's been third in Listed races at Saint-Cloud on both starts since (7f/1m, heavy), albeit without seriously threatening on either occasion; in good hands to continue to progress and she might not be far away.
Three wins from her five 2yo starts, including on Polytrack (sole run on AW) and a fillies' series final at Goodwood (7f) in September when last seen; not beaten far when fifth in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m) on penultimate outing and she could be involved on this reappearance.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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