Race & Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Sogann gelding who looked more clued up than on debut but could still only run to a poor level when fourth of 6 in a Southwell novice (5f) 12 days ago. Low-grade handicaps will be more his bag moving forward.

Of little account over hurdles and limited impact in 2 sprint maidens since being switched to this sphere.

Showed nothing in all-weather maiden/novice event in July.

Showed plenty in maidens in Ireland at 2 yrs. Changed hands on the back of a poor effort at Bellewstown in July and was again some way below pick of his form when fourth on stable debut at Newcastle (6f) 2 weeks ago. Tongue strap now applied and worst of the draw to overcome.

35,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Yaahobby and 10.3f/10.4f winner Aussie Nation. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Betting can point the way on debut.

Blue Point gelding. Offered something to work on first time up when fourth of 10 in a Southwell maiden (6f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on. In the right hands to progress and he's one to consider in an ordinary novice.

Son of Cotai Glory who had clearly derived plenty from his debut when second of 7 in a Newbury maiden (6.5f, heavy) last October. Absent/gelded subsequently and he's a likely player on belated seasonal bow under Oisin Murphy.

Starman gelding who showed some promise when fourth in a 7f novice here on debut in July. However, still green and failed to improve when fifth over this trip at Southwell since but was still displaying signs of greenness then. Type to do better in handicaps.

Eqtidaar gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Roll On Rory and 6f winner One of Our Own. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner.

Masar filly. Half-sister to 5f-6f winner Red Walls. Dam unraced half-sister to smart US 2-y-o 7f winner Impeachment. Likely outsider making racecourse debut.

Twilight Son filly who ran up to her best away from handicap company when second of 6 in a Lingfield maiden (7f) 2 weeks ago. Drop back to 6f won't inconvenience her but looks vulnerable once more to less exposed sorts despite a good draw.

130,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Shamrock Breeze. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Space Cowboy (by Kodi Bear). Appeals on paper for stable no stranger to success with a newcomer.