Royal Regiment Of Scotland Trophy Nursery

Mark is creeping up having gone close all 3 nursery starts to date. Travelled strongly but couldn't put the race to bed when ½-length second in a similar event at Ripon latest. He'll benefit from more cover this time and no surprise to see him in the shake-up again.

160,000 breeze-up purchase is going the right way for a yard that excels with its juveniles. Dropped back to this trip when 2¼ lengths second to a fairly useful type at Hamilton (good to soft) last time. Interesting on nursery bow, though a couple of the other likely principals are better drawn.

Had finished runner-up on 3 of her 6 starts prior to getting off the mark with an improved display at Lingfield (5f, AW). Tougher task to dominate better opposition here, for all this is only her second start in a handicap.

Proved a different proposition when justifying strong support on nursery debut over C&D last time, travelling well before pulling 2½ lengths clear of a next-time-out winner. A 9-lb rise may not be enough to prevent a follow up.

Hasn't progressed since her debut sixth behind some above-average types in a messy Newmarket maiden. Blinkers go on having promised a bit more than she delivered when beaten 2½ lengths on qualifying run at Ayr (6f), with the switch to 5f/nurseries also possible catalysts for a better showing.

Ardad colt who was steadily progressive when making it third time lucky in a novice at Beverley (5f). Encountering soft ground for the first time when beaten 6¼ lengths on nursery bow at Ripon subsequently. Could be vulnerable off this mark, regardless of conditions.

Forward-going filly who improved to get off the mark in an ordinary maiden at Pontefract (6f) in June. Hasn't scaled the same heights with a hood fitted since, again only beating 1 home in a lesser nursery at Nottingham last time. Engaged 4.45 Doncaster Friday.

Keen-going front runner who left her debut form behind when digging deep to score at Beverley (5f) in May. Trailed the field both starts since, though, again folding badly on nursery bow at Goodwood latest. Plenty to prove, even with sights lowered.

Closely related to useful sprinter. Hasn't got competitive in 3 starts to date. Beaten 8½ lengths on nursery debut at Ripon latest, and a 3 lb reprieve is unlikely to be enough.