Difficult to enthuse about much of his form so far and while he was a bit better than the result at Hamilton last time, he makes very little appeal back in novice company with cheekpieces tried.
Acclamation half-brother to useful 5f winner Desert Ace out of a 5f winner . Enough in his pedigree for him to need a market check on this belated debut.
By Kodiac out of a maiden half-sister to useful 1½m-1m5f winner Hardstone out of smart 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Songerie. Price rose to 110,000 gns last year, and much respected for all he makes his racecourse bow at a late stage.
Half-brother to 1m-1¼m winner Calm Attitude out of a half-sister to useful winners Papaha (1m) and Old California (1½m). Belied big odds when close second to Crash Helmet in a C&D novice on debut, and expected to build on that. Claims if doing so.
One of a brace of debutants for connections, this one out of a half-sister to Dubai Sheema Classic winner Polish Summer. Market will be useful in telling the pair apart.
Well-bred filly who wasn't knocked about when fifth of 9 to Alhawdaj in 6f novice at Pontefract in April. Has since had wind surgery, and no surprise to see abnormal improvement as a result.
Forecasts
Wondering Spirit (6/4), Reconcile (4/1), So Macho (4/1), Sunshine Coast (5/1), More Salutes (15/2), Hop Maddocks (50/1), Barney Bullet (50/1)
WONDERING SPIRIT is bred to be smart and presumably had an issue despite showing promise at Pontefract in the spring. She's since had a breathing operation, and is expected to show improved form, which should give her the edge over strict form pick So Macho. Reconcile is best of the newcomers on paper, although the market will be informative as far as a pair from the James Tate yard are concerned.