British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Bated Breath gelding who could hardly have shown any less when last of 13 in novice at Southwell (1m) on debut 13 days ago,

Sioux Nation mare who was off for more than 2 years after her debut and trailed home last of 6 in maiden at Carlisle (1m, good to soft, 250/1) 23 days ago.

€80,000 Coulsty gelding who finished mid-field despite missing the break at Southwell on debut but failed to beat rival having been even less alert from the stalls in a 6-runner Catterick maiden 32 days ago.

Sixth of 12 in a Kempton novice (7f) on debut last August but left that form well behind returning from 9 months off when second of 7 in novice at York (1m, good) 47 days ago. That is proving strong form and he should have more to offer.

Posted a very good second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f) in early May but was never going the pace when down the field in a 9-runner Nottingham handicap (8.3f, good to soft) later in the month. Fitting of first-time cheekpieces will need to spark him back to form.

Calyx gelding who shaped with encouragement under hands-and-heels riding when third of 10 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good) on sole juvenile outing and advanced his form despite coming home last of 3 in novice (7/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces worn there are discarded.

Supremacy gelding who showed signs of inexperience but finished well from a long way back when third of 12 in novice (28/1) at Carlisle (9f, soft) on debut 22 days ago. Will improve.

150,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Sister to 7f winner Rajala and half-sister to Italian 7f/1m winner Vento d'Estate. Wears tongue strap. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for leading yard.