Cognitive Law EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Gelded prior to finishing down the field in the Newbury Super Sprint last month. Improved in first-time blinkers when beaten less than 1½ lengths on nursery bow at Lingfield (5f, all-weather) since. That effort can be marked up, and he isn't taken lightly back in maiden company.

Foaled February 15. Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 5f (including at 2 yrs) winner Nad Alshiba Green and 6f winner Welcome Dream, both useful. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Queen Kindly. Interesting newcomer, especially with Billy Loughnane booked.

€100,000 yearling. €45,000 2-y-o breeze-up purchase. Wasn't given a hard time when 4¼ lengths behind an above average pair (second since placed in listed event) at Windsor on debut. Entitled to improve on that and no surprise to see him go close.

Cost 170,000 gns as a breeze-up. Had the run of the race when resuming progress with second on nursery bow at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) latest. Good opportunity to gain compensation back in a maiden, especially if settling better.

Sent off at 80/1 and looked to be carrying condition when 5½ lengths third of 5 on debut at Newmarket, showing ability behind a couple of useful prospects. Should improve and is entitled to make more impact with sights lowered.

Related to some useful types. Sent off at 66/1 when trailing a field of 12 in a better-quality maiden at Newmarket (6f) in late-July. Probably one for the longer term.