British Stallion Studs EBF Stonehenge Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 1m 42.84s

(3)

Luther⁴⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| C

9/2

250,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt who overcame greenness to make a successful debut in 4-runner maiden at this course (7f, good to firm) 49 days ago, leading final 1f. Takes on stiffer opposition but will stay 1m and seems sure to progress.

Form: 1

(2)

New Century¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 101

15/8

Kameko colt who built significantly on his debut promise when winning 6-runner novice at Doncaster (7f) in June, suited by increase in trip. Progressed again when second in Ascot listed event (7f) since. Sets the standard and open to more progress at this trip.

Form: 412

(1)

The Parthenon⁵⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien

10/11

Kingman colt who made a highly promising start pitched into the deep end when 1½ lengths fifth of 7 in Group 3 at the Curragh. Didn't need to improve to land the odds in 7f maiden at Gowran next time and remains with plenty of potential now upped in trip.

Form: 51

Forecasts

The Parthenon (10/11), New Century (15/8), Luther (9/2)

Just the 3 runners but an interesting affair all the same. NEW CENTURY sets the standard on his second in a listed race at Ascot last month and, with the potential for more to come at this trip, he has to be considered the one to beat. However, both The Parthenon and Luther bring plenty of potential to the table, particularly the former, who's bred in the purple.