Carling Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

850,000 gns Night of Thunder colt who easily landed short odds in 4-runner 6f maiden at Yarmouth (firm) on debut and was much improved when going down by a neck to another smart prospect in 6f Newbury listed race 3 weeks ago, still green but finishing clear of the rest. More to come.

Sales price for this Starspangledbanner colt rocketed to €325,000 this year and having been very well backed he ran out a comfortable winner on debut at Nottingham (6f) 3 weeks ago, showing inexperience but doing it comfortably. Sure to progress.

Foaled February 16. 50,000 gns foal, Havana Grey colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Rosay out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Petit Calva. Tall order on debut taking on 2 promising winners.

Foaled March 22. 26,000 gns foal, £14,000 yearling, £16,500 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Inspired Knowhow and 2-y-o 6f winner Italica. Would be a surprise winner on debut.

Well held in 7f novices at Ayr and York.