British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 15:32 | Winning time: 2m 30.25s

(4)

Questionare^t²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| BF

11/2

Was a spirited winner on debut at Wolverhampton in March and also went down fighting on turf debut at Yarmouth last month; the experience over the trip will help even though the penalty makes life tougher on this occasion.

Form: 12

(2)

Cape Cavalli¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S De Sousa| T: S & E Crisford| BF

13/8

Shown plenty of ability in both previous starts and has only been beaten by potentially useful types. Has a Royal Ascot entry and comes here rather than going to Sandown later in the week. Has to be considered.

Form: 22

(3)

Dubai Falcon¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: P Cosgrave| T: S bin Suroor

15/8

Showed a stack of promise when second on debut at Nottingham earlier in the month and can be a threat to all if taking a step forward. has to be on the shortlist.

Form: 2

(1)

High Commissioner¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Raul Da Silva| T: P & O Cole

7/2

Beaten by an unexposed rival from the John Gosden yard last time but did show improvement from his debut run. Another step forward is required here though.

Form: 6-2

(5)

Oydis¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: David Egan| T: R M Beckett

66/1

Debut run wasn't devoid of promise but latest start was a step back; big improvement needed but does qualify for a mark after this and may do better in handicaps in the future.

Form: 3-0

Forecasts

Cape Cavalli (13/8), Dubai Falcon (15/8), High Commissioner (7/2), Questionare (11/2), Oydis (66/1)

A penalty makes things tough for Questionare but the colt has shown a willingness to battle and his attitude might be the critical factor when push comes to shove. However, giving weight to CAPE CAVALLI might prove to be a stiff test at this stage and it's Simon Chrisford's colt, who holds a Group 2 entry at Royal Ascot, who gets the nod as the one to side with this time around. Dubai Falcon showed he's learning with a solid effort at Nottingham last time and he too has to merit a check in the betting.