Pertemps Network EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

62,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to 5f winner (including at 2 yrs) Miss Yechance. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Fuente Ovejuna. Hooded and was a rare debut winner for the stable in 9-runner novice at Nottingham 16 days ago, well on top finish.

Foaled February 28. €20,000 yearling, £80,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory colt. Dam, placed at 5f/5.5f and stayed 6f, half-sister to winner up to 8.6f Spiritual Star and 2-y-o 7.5f winner Elusive Million (both useful). Newcomer for yard among the winners, including with 2-y-os.

Foaled March 13. 10,000 gns yearling, Rajasinghe gelding. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs on debut). Bred to be sharp and heavily backed for debut at Beverley last month, only to be held back by considerable greenness. Will know more this time.

Foaled April 7. €65,000 yearling, €75,000 2-y-o, Naval Crown colt. Half-brother to useful 6f winner Smokey Bear. Yard in much better form of late.

Foaled January 23. Night of Thunder colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to high-class 7f/1m winner Beat The Bank. Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

Runner-up on debut at Nottingham and matched that form when occupying same spot at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 11/2) 35 days ago. Sets a solid if unspectacular standard.