Shipstones Best Turned Stout Handicap

360,000euros yearling who was picked up for 5,000gns as a 3yo, having twice struggled for Joseph O'Brien; tailed off both starts (1m4f/1m) for new connections so requires a leap of faith here, although it's possible cheekpieces and a big step up in distance will have a positive effect.

1-12 on Flat, the win coming at Catterick (2m, soft) last autumn; also a winner over hurdles but he was out of form in that sphere when last seen in January and needs to bounce back after 11 weeks off.

Lightly raced 4yo; hasn't progressed but he still ran creditably when third of six at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 19 days ago, no extra late on; will probably stay this longer distance; chance.

Made a winning debut for this yard at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in January and finished a place behind Incan Empire when fourth of six there (1m6f) last time; will probably stay 2m (dam won over the trip); makes turf debut on Flat (handles good to firm and good to soft over jumps).

Got up inside the last 110yds when winning for the first time at Southwell (2m) three weeks ago; that was just his second go over a staying trip and he may still have untapped potential; has to prove his effectiveness on turf (well beaten on debut only start) but otherwise has plenty in favour.