EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Breeze-up purchase who was prominent in the betting and duly went close on debut at Yarmouth (7f). A repeat effort should be enough to take this for a yard who are 7 from 10 with 2-y-os in maiden/novice races here.

30,000 gns yearling. Showcasing colt. Brother to smart 6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Swingalong and half-brother to several winners, including useful 7.4f/1m winner Manaabit and 9f winner Leisurewear. Dam 7f-1m winner. Makes appeal on pedigree and yard had a couple of newcomers run well this week.

Never really looked like justifying strong support when 4 lengths fourth of 10 over C&D on debut. Clearly thought capable of better by excellent yard, and no surprise to see improvement second time up.

Foaled April 13. €30,000 yearling, Supremacy colt. Half-brother to Italian winner up to 1¼m Ladise, also won over fences there. Dam, third at 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Spirit of Battle. Stable hasn't had many 2-y-o debutants of late, and this is likely to be one for the longer term.

Showed a lot more second time up when narrow runner-up in a Redcar seller (7f). Has more on his plate back in maiden company, though.

Foaled March 5. 18,000 gns yearling, Persian Force colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 5f/6f winner Jakajaro and 16.2f winner Stand Strong. Yard's juveniles having typically been needing the run of late.

Foaled May 1. €17,000 2-y-o, Blackbeard gelding. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Northern Express (2-y-o 7.4f winner) and 1m winner Charming Princess (by Wootton Bassett). Dam winner up to 8.3f (2-y-o 6f winner). Bred to make an impact at 2, but that'll likely be in nurseries.

Foaled February 9. 3,000 gns yearling, Wells Farhh Go gelding. Dam 5.7f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Cheap purchase is probably up against it on racecourse bow.

Minzaal filly offered something to work on when beaten 7 lengths on debut at Beverley (7f, heavy, 28/1). Plenty to find on bare form, but she's the type to do better at some stage.