Beefeater Pink Confined Novice Stakes

Ex-French gelding who was returning from a hefty absence when fourth of 12 to Ledham in minor event at Wolverhampton last month, fading late having made the running. Claims if he can build on that, but clearly hard to train.

Didn't show a great deal on debut at Southwell, but much improved returning from a break when winning 6f maiden at Catterick on return. Stayed on well there, and longer trip likely to suit now.

Made a winning debut at Yarmouth, and better form in defeat this term, caught on the line by Bedwyyah in novice at Thirsk (1m) last time. Sets the clear form standard, and now sports first-time cheekpieces.

Showed clear signs of ability when fourth of 14 to Arabian Coast in 7f maiden at Leicester in May, but has run badly either side of that effort, and hard to know what to expect here.

Erhaab gelding out of an unraced mare from family of top-class performer Rakti. Some promise when down the field at Nottingham on debut, but needs to improve markedly on that to figure.

Cityscape half-brother to useful stayer Look My Way from a good family which trainer knows well. Stayed on late when third on racecourse bow at Chepstow (7f), and may need further to come into his own.

Out of a half-sister to high-class sprinter Borderlescott, but two siblings to have raced have been moderate, and she looks to have plenty on her plate starting out.