Expensive yearling but hasn't made it to the track to the age of four doesn't breed confidence, nor does the application of a hood on debut. May still be able to get involved but hard to have faith in.
Has shown a useful enough level of form to date to hold leading claims in this and a reproduction of his third last time out would probably suffice. Still unexposed and more to come.
Hasn't shown much form in two starts to date and handicaps a more likely winnable route. Eligible for a mark after this race.
Forecasts
Ribbing (9/4), Rebel State (5/2), Alhajjaj (11/4), Tell A Story (7/1), Marauder (8/1), Mount Vesuvius (50/1)
A weak maiden but RIBBING has shown a decent enough level of form to hold leading claims here. Alhajjaj wasn't a cheap purchase and has to be of interest in a race such as this even though he's very late making it to the track and wears hood. Rebel State looks exposed but may be able to pick up some prize money.
1. Ribbing
2. Alhajjaj
3. Rebel State