Italian Tourist Board British EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10)

Improved on debut when narrowly touched off at Haydock over 6f. Tired in the closing stages latest upped to 7f at Newbury but this stiff 6f could be ideal at present so expectant of a bold bid.

25,000gns son of Garswood out of a 1m4f winner in France who has several middle distance winning siblings. Likely to need considerably further than this.

Placed in four of his several races including twice beaten by a short-head but yet to get his head in front. Cheekpieces tried to get him over the line and hard to envisage him not in the shake-up once more.

C&D third on debut beaten 1½L before narrowly failing latest in a Deauville maiden. Should be involved once again although may prefer some give in the ground.

Newcomer by Heeraat cost 31,000gns as a yearling and is half-brother to a 1m1f AW winner. Dam was a sprinter so trip could suit but this yard's newcomers tend to need their first run.

May have bumped into a smart one on debut at Newmarket but kept on well late for fifth (of 11) and not far behind the placed horses. Trainer's two-year-olds progress well and looks a big player, jockey booking emphasises that.

Promising debut over 6f at Newmarket (sixth of 12) but too keen latest at same venue upped to 7f and faded into fifth. More needed although drop in trip may suit better.

€50,000 yearling by prolific sire Lope De Vegas out of a very fast dam who was placed in the 5f Flying Childers. Yard has one winner and one placed runner from 34 two-year-olds so best watched.

£45,000 yearling newcomer by Swiss Spirit is a half-brother to two 6f winners who both scored at two. Trainer none from 11 with juveniles this term and only five per-cent strike rate over last five seasons.

Ran a couple of decent races at Windsor before latest improvement switched to AW at Chelmsford where he was second to an odds-on stablemate. Needs to transfer progress to turf but claims if he does.

Lots to like about her 1L second on debut at Newbury hence her being made favourite next at Chepstow but very disappointing remote third of five there without any obvious excuse. Must bounce back.

Newcomer by Zoffany cost €45,000 as a yearling and is half-sister to a 1m winner in Spain out of a dam placed over 1m6f. May need further in time but worth checking the market given trainer's good record with two-year-olds.