EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Missed the break and was always behind when ninth of 11 at Newcastle (6f, AW; 18-1) last week; now drops in trip and he needs a transformation on his second start.

Has a striking pedigree and he made some late headway when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good; 22-1) last month; should know more this time but he needs plenty of improvement to pose a serious threat.

200,000gns yearling by Kodiac; shaped with promise on his Chester debut (6f, good) in May and he built on that when a clear third behind a useful prospect at Carlisle (5f, soft); sets the standard on that form and he's a key player for yard that has won this three times since 2019.

Faded into a well-held sixth of nine at Leicester (5f, good to firm; 33-1) last week and he needs to leave that initial form well behind; yard also runs Everydaysasaturday.

Weakened into a remote last of five when 100-1 on Carlisle debut (6f, soft) ten days ago; one of two runners for yard and he's probably one for later on.