Supporting Ayr Racecourse, The John Cocking Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Foaled February 16. 50,000 gns yearling, Naval Crown colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 10.4f Lauderdale and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Firelight. Looks the part on paper and is one to note in the betting on debut.

€120,000 yearling, St Mark's Basilica colt. 16/1, showed some ability when third of 5 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago. Likely to improve.

€70,000 yearling, Minzaal colt. 10/1, showed a bit amidst greenness when third of 6 in novice at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) on debut at the beginning of June. That form hasn't worked out and handicaps may be more his bag.

Foaled March 31. €68,000 yearling, Lucky Vega colt. Dam, ran once in France at 2 yrs, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Stormy Antarctic out of useful 1m-10.3f winner Bea Remembered. Yard are going well with their 2-y-os and he has to be on the shortlist on debut.

145,000 gns Too Darn Hot colt. Encouraging debut when third of 7 in novice at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 8/1) 27 days ago, not knocked about. He should come on plenty for that and is open to improvement.