Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series)

Always behind on debut when thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f) last month. Looks to be up against it.

Has shown promise when making the frame last 2 starts, running well upped to this trip when third of 15 in maiden at Cork (1m) 22 days ago. Should be thereabouts once more.

Made an encouraging start when third of 9 in maiden at Bellewstown (1m) in July, running on late to fare best of the newcomers. Can take a step forward with his first run behind him.

Foaled April 14. €13,000 yearling, King of Change gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 9f-11.6f winner Monaafasah and 6f winner Derdas. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f winner). Yard won this race last year, albeit with one who had previous experience.

Some encouragement on debut and shaped better than the result when seventh of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7f) 17 days ago, keeping on when hampered final 1f. Will need to find more again with blinkers added.

Foaled April 15. Supremacy gelding. Yard had winning 2-y-o newcomer earlier this month, so he's worth a market check.

Foaled February 11. 40,000 gns yearling, Ulysses filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Crimson Road and 2-y-o 6f winner First Time. Won 8-runner barrrier trial at Leopardstown in August, so she's one to note.

Foaled April 29. €8,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dig Two (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) and winner up to 8.4f That's For Sure. Dam unraced. Yard's first 2-y-o runner of the campaign.

Fared best of the newcomers when fifth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (7f) early this month and built on that effort when runner-up at Naas 4 days ago. Holds Group 1 entries and he's the one to beat with further improvement to come.

Foaled March 22. Victor Ludorum filly. Closely related to winner up to 1¼m Magical Beat (2-y-o 8.7f winner) and useful 2-y-o 1m winner (stays 1½m) A La Prochaine, and half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stays 21.5f) Mr Hollywood. Fourth of 8 in barrier trial at Leopardstown in August. Respected.

Hasn't made much impact in 2 starts so far, never a threat when eighth of 17 in maiden at Cork (7f) 12 days ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark.